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In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.
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Hi, My boyfriend and I are shopping around for my engagement ring. We met with a local diamond wholesaler yesterday but I feel I can find a better stone within our budget online. This is what I’ve been searching for online on sites such as James Allen. Budget: 5,000 max Type: rectangular radiant Carat: .90+ …
Hello, I read your article about clarity and how sometimes diamonds of poor clarity have flaws that technically make them I1/S2 etc. but aesthetically have a negligible impact while also affording a significant reduction. With this in mind, I have found 2 diamonds that I believe are good candidates but would like some expert advice …
Hi there, which one of these is best: Blue Nile LD12168318-LD12611127 Blue Nile LD12168292-LD12611127 Blue Nile LD11111875-LD12168318 I wouldn’t go with any one of those pairs. They all are SI2 clarity with a cloud mentioned in the first place which usually indicates a cloudy look. How about going with the following pair? Blue Nile LD12437661 …
Good afternoon, I would like to know if one of your diamond experts would mind reviewing the following Brian Gavin H&A Cushion diamond I have selected and sharing your thoughts and/or any advice. www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.011-f-vs2-cushion-diamond-ags-104103470001?a_aid=y My diamond search specifications are as follows: Shape: Cushion Cut: AGS Ideal Color: F or better Clarity: VS2 or better Carat: …
Can you help me evaluate a couple of diamonds? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/4.40-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3272194?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/4.01-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-997800?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/4.02-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-2371657?a_aid=dmnd1357 What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stone, halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you have in mind? I can see that two of those diamonds are I colors, which indicates yellow gold. Am I right? The two GIA I color cushions look good. …
Hello, I’m looking to purchase a diamond online. My local store showed me some diamonds and quite frankly, I wasn’t too impressed. Maybe I’m foolish but they’re offering 0.70 SI2, I, VG cut for $4,275 Canadian. There was a dark inclusion right over the table. Anyway, I am looking for 0.70 to mount on a …
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-6406211?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond is nicely cut, but it has a pretty large cavity there which would be a huge issue. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stone, halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you planning to put it in? I am looking at upgrading my wife’s diamond from 10 years ago. Her current stone is …
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-1028470?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately, that’s not a good diamond. There is a huge knot in the middle of the table that would cause a massive problem with brilliance. These two looks better: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7423032?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7482298?a_aid=dmnd1357 What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stone, halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you going to put it in? I plan on a …
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