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Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond from Brian Gavin for a Halo Setting With a $10k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I’d like to start off by thanking you both for this wonderful website. I actually have a lot of friends who have used your website, and ended up buying from Brian Gavin Diamonds. I actually love the brilliance and fire of BGD after seeing them in person. However, all my friends have bought H&A …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Pave Setting With Up to $8k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Buying an engagement ring is not my specialty. I’m clueless to this process. A couple questions I have: Which of these 2 rings do you suggest ? And white gold or platinum? Blue Nile Studio Petite French Pavé Crown Diamond Engagement Ring www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-petite-pave-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53159?a_aid=dmnd1357 Is it possible to get a 1.5 carat clean round brilliant on …

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Q&A: Looking for a ~1.5 Ct. Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond With a $5k-$8k Budget

Last Updated On: November 10, 2017

Hey guys, I have done some research and want to buy a yellow diamond as the center stone for an engagement ring. You guys have already been so helpful I was wondering if I could pick your brain as I am getting worn out looking at diamonds on James Allen for hours. Great site btw! …

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Q&A: Looking for the Best Cut Round Brilliant With Up to $7,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello. I have identified this diamond on Whiteflash and I would like to buy it. http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3701016.htm It is of course and engagement ring for my girlfriend. Before I process however I would like your opinion: – do you think I can find a better deal with that budget? I like Whiteflash but I am not …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Solitaire

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello, I am looking for a trusted online diamond dealer. Could you kindly suggest some to me? I am looking to buy a 1 ct. engagement ring on a fair deal. Thanks a lot. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you …

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Q&A: Starting from Scratch & Ending Up Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello, I am looking for some guidance in purchasing an engagement ring. I have zero experience so I would like to understand how this process works. My girlfriend doesn’t have a preference on cut so I’m looking for suggestions. Price range hasn’t really been defined because I’m not sure what to look for and how …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion or a Princess Diamond for a Pavé Setting with Around $6k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, first thank you for your help. As I was reading through the info admittedly it became somewhat overwhelming. You mentioned somewhere on the page that you could recommend some diamonds based on a few things. My budget I’m looking at $5-6000, possibly more. My girlfriend has mentioned liking cushion cut and princess diamond cut …

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Q&A: Looking for advice: Princess Cut Diamond from B&M or Online?

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi! I’m looking at two different diamonds at the moment, both princess cut with the following details: Diamond 1 – Color E, Clarity I1, 1.4 ct, Polish G, Symmetry G, $5600 USD Diamond 2 – Color I, Clarity VVS1, 1.34 ct, Polish EX, Symmetry EX, $5900 USD These diamonds are at two different stores so …

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