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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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Hello, my boyfriend has a budget of $24,000. Is it possible to find a 4 carat diamond for this budget? Can you please recommend one in princess cut and radiant cut? The setting that I have chosen is the following: PLATINUM 0.41CT COMMON PRONG ROUND SHAPED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING Thank you. Also which one has …
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 …
Appreciate any advice on this ring I am looking at purchasing – Blue Nile .97 cushion H VS1 Astor Ideal Cut for 4434.00 in a 14 K white gold trio pave diamond setting for 1090.00. Thank you Can you send me a link to the diamond you’re considering? Trio Princess Cut Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring …
Hi, Firstly, thank you for all of the great information on your site. I’m currently working my way through the online wormhole of information on diamonds, looking for the perfect diamond and ring to propose. I’m looking to keep purchase price between £3500 and £4500, and have mainly been looking on BlueNile and James Allen …
Ugh. Ring shopping. Please help. Thanks! I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the …
Hi, I was reading your article regarding pear-shaped diamonds. I see where you have listed the parameters for a cushion cut in this article but not for a pear. Can you please inform me of the parameters I should be looking for with a pear-shaped diamond? Thank you very much for your time. For pear …
First, thanks in advance for any advice you can provide. Second, I am looking for a close to 2 carat oval shaped diamond ring. I would like the ratio to be around 1.4 or slighter higher. I would prefer to stay in the $20k or slightly lower dollar range, but can go higher if needed. …
Hi! I am in the process of picking out an engagement ring for my fiancee. There are several things I have decided on: Budget – Around $30,000 Lab – GIA Shape – Round Carat – Around 3 Cut – Excellent So the two I have to play with are color and clarity. I am looking …
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