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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 The Diamond Pro, I have a beautifully cut solitaire diamond in my engagement ring that is graded an ‘I’ in color. You cannot notice the color at all and it is very sparkly and quite beautiful. Someone from the Diamond Pro helped with the specs and we are so grateful for this! I am …
Hi. I am looking at buying a diamond from an online retailer such as Blue Nile, but I don’t know where to have it set? Where do you recommend? I would like to have an oval cut diamond set in a simple rose gold band. What price should I expect to pay? Blue Nile will …
Good afternoon, I have been reading through your website – thanks for all the advice – and saw you sometimes have Blue Nile coupons? (I’m the in UK). If you do, that would be fab! Thanks in advance! Sure! Here is the code for $50 off of a purchase over 1k:[contact us for your own …
I am looking for engagement ring to proposal my girlfriend and not sure where to start. Found you site and just wanted to see how you may help. It’s a good idea to start with a setting and then search for the best diamond to pair it with. What type of setting would you like? …
Hi, I am looking for 1.25 +/- round shape best quality diamond. Can you suggest best selection with ideal configuration from James Allen/Blue Nile please. I am ready to make immediate purchase. Thanks in advance. Just a quick question. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? …
Hi I was looking for an opinion about which diamond you would choose of these two. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6554421?a_aid=dmnd1357 or www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-7016970?a_aid=dmnd1357 The grading reports are below. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6554421?a_aid=dmnd1357 This one is a no go. Medium fluorescence is a big problem on G+ diamonds, it usually causes haziness. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-7016970?a_aid=dmnd1357 This one is absolutely fantastic, it’ll make a beautiful ring. …
Hi, I was hoping you could help me decide between 2 diamonds. The first one is: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.52-carat-g-color-if-clarity-sku-4143588?a_aid=dmnd1357 And the second is: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.50-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-6972202?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am looking for the best marquise diamond I can get for around $1,500 and both of these seem pretty good. Thank you! (GIA certificates are attached below). I’m not a huge fan …
Ran the following diamond through the AI robot and it was questionable. Any thoughts on this one? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6656247?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond is eye-clean (there’s only one inclusion on the edge and you can have it covered with a prong), but I wouldn’t recommend buying it without seeing the GIA report as well. You need to know …
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