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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $19k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi there – I’m looking to purchase a diamond with the following parameters: Shape: Round or emerald Cut: Ideal Color: D Clarity: VVS1 – IF Carat: 1.5 – 2 Price: $13K – $15K Based on these parameters, what would you suggest in terms of a diamond? Many thanks. Is there a reason for you to …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Side Stone Setting With Up to $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: November 18, 2018

Hello, I am currently looking to replace my wife’s engagement ring for our 10 year anniversary next month. Cushion cut is her favorite, so I’ve been looking at James Allen for a few weeks trying to decide on a diamond. Would you mind looking at a few of my favorites and get your opinion, and …

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Q&A: Help Finding an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $5,000 – 10,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I am looking to purchase a 1.4-1.5 carat emerald cut diamond between G-I, minimum of VS2, and wanted to know if there is a significant visual size difference in from 1.4-1.5 carats? The setting will be a cathedral with either pave or solitaire. Thank you for your help. Your website has been extremely informative with …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $13k Budget

Last Updated On: October 9, 2018

Looking for help selecting a diamond from James Allen. I have found the setting (PLATINUM PETITE PAVE CROWN DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING ) now looking to pick the best diamond to fill it and struggling. My budget for the diamond is $12-13k. Looking for at least G, 1.4+ct, excellent cut, GIA, little to no fluorescence, SI1+. …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting with Around $6k Budget

Last Updated On: September 3, 2018

Hi! I wanted assistance with trying to find eye clean diamonds on James Allen. I found this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-3112012?a_aid=dmnd1357 In the GIA report, it states – Clarity grade based on clouds not shown. Does this mean that the SI1 grade is because the diamond is cloudy or not exactly eye clean? What I am interested …

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Q&A: Looking for The Best Cut Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire Setting Within a $10k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 31, 2018

Hi. We have a budget of $10K to purchase a diamond ring. Compare to James Allen or Bluenile, we went for Brilliant Earth since there is a shown room in town. So we went there and their rep helped us ordered a ring online. The setting cost amount is $1400, and the diamond is $7400. …

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond on a 5k Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I would like some help in picking out an engagement ring for my girlfriend. Overall Budget – $6,000 which includes the engagement ring as well as two wedding bands. My preference would be to spend about up to that amount, but not over. Wedding Bands – She said she wants two wedding bands with …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.40 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Setting Within a $5k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I was hoping you guys could help me with this diamond. I have a little concern. Blue Nile LD09905197 Is the feather inclusion anything I should worry about? The clarity is VS2 so it should be ok but it still has me worried since princess cut is prone to chipping. Or should I keep looking …

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