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Budget: $3,000
Q&A: Looking for Natural Fancy Blue Diamond
I have been to multiple jewelry stores and am struggling to find a non-lab created diamond that has some blue tint or shades in it. I’ve seen things online but have been told they would all look the same in the store. The ones I’ve seen in the stores look almost too perfect or costume …
Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for $3-4K Budget
I’m looking for a ~1ct (+/-.1) round diamond for a solitaire setting in 14k white gold. I certainly appreciate all the information on your site and it has been most helpful in my selection process. For the stone my budget is ~$3k-4k and I want it to be eye clean, and as sparkly and colorless …
Q&A: Synthetic Diamonds and Oval Cuts
Firstly, thanks for all the great information on your site. I’m currently in the market for an engagement ring. I want to buy a man-made diamond to avoid any potential conflict and environment related issues. I’ve been shopping at gemesis, but am concerned because all of their diamonds are IGI certified. I’d like to go …
Q&A: In Need of Sparkly 0.75 Ct. Round Cut
Hoping for some assistance! My girlfriend has only 1 ring design that she wants, and its from a mall store (ugh). We’ve looked at dozens of “similar” settings, but it always comes back to the mall one. The center stones there are terrible, and not remotely eye clean or sparkly (her words). But, the setting …
Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Solitaire Setting
I feel blessed to have come across your website, and have tried to educate myself a bit based on the great information you have listed. Nonetheless, I am a complete novice in this area and would appreciate a bit of guidance–and perhaps you could suggest 3-4 possibilities for me. I hope this gives you enough …
Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $3200 Budget
Hi,im looking to find a princess cut diamond in the 0.90–1.00 size range.My budget for the diamond is around $3000,but wouldnt mind if you can get me closer to $2500 if possible.Im pretty flexible on the 4 c”s,as long as it looks sparkley and clean to the naked eye.Also if you can point me to …
Q&A: Kays, Zales, and Other Mall-Type Stores…
After browsing through the wealth of information on your site, I am considering purchasing a round diamond around 0.75 CT for a channel/side stone setting (budget ~$4-5K). I am leaning toward the “super-ideal” cuts that you mention on Brian Gavin’s website, though I also see “True Heart” cuts available on jamesallen.com. Are these comparable? The …
