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Q&A: Deciding Between the Round and the Cushion Cut for a Platinum Engagement Ring Within a $10k Budget
I love this setting, but have been leaning towards a cushion cut. Do you think it would look better with a round or cushion? https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-diamond-accented-sculpted-designer-engagement-ring-item-8020?a_aid=dmnd1357 Budget is approx. $10,000. I love this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-250057?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think? It is very nice, but I …
Q&A: Choosing the Largest Possible Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting with a $4k Budget
Hi, I’m looking for a round shaped diamond to go with a yellow gold, plain solitaire, 4-prong setting. $4000 budget. As big as I can get for a clean diamond. I’ve read a few of your articles but am having trouble knowing if the diamond will be clean to the naked eye. A lot of the …
Q&A: Looking for a ~1.25-1.5 ct. Princess Cut Diamond in the $12-15k range, Debating between Online and Brick and Mortar Store Purchase
Hello, While I’m skeptical about pretty much everything on the internet advertising itself as free I figured I’d give this a try. I’m looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I live in the DC area. I’ve started looking around at the local stores and would like to get the process moving soon. From …
Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean 1.4-1.5 Ct. VS2-SI1 H-J Round Diamond For a White Gold Setting for Around $9,000
I’m looking for a RB between 1.4-1.5 carat, vs2-si1, h-j color, ideal to very good cut, eye clean on a white gold solitaire for around $9,000. Looking around I think a 1.4 carat is realistic at that price and specs. Is it possible? If you could recommend a few diamonds or ideals I would be …
Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sides Stones for a $10-13k Budget
Hello, your site is very helpful and easy to understand. I was hoping to get a few recommendations on a princess cut diamond. 1. $10-13k 2. White Gold 3. Tapered, baguette diamond side stones https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/-18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1468?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks in advance. Here is what I’d recommend for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.70-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-249988?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.71-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-215803?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are both fantastic diamonds, but I like …
Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Engagement Ring with a $10k Budget
I am looking to purchase a diamond engagement ring. I have found your site very helpful and have limited my search based on your recommendations. I believe I have found a great stone and setting, but I figured I would avail myself of your offer to find a great stone/get your input on the one …
Q&A: Looking to Buy a Heart Shape Diamond for a Platinum Side-Stones Setting
Hi! Could I get your advise on whether this heart shaped diamond is worth buying? Whether you think it’s eye clean? I plan to set it in platinum with side stones. Here’s the diamond in question: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/heart-shaped/1.73-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-sku-217237?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks! I would ask JA’s gemologist to inspect it. I doubt its actually eye-clean, but the inclusion looks to …
