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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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Hi, Looking for an engagement ring around $4,500 (CAD). Sorry for not being more discerning, my search is pretty wide open. I’m looking for a solitaire or a ring with a small sidestone setting. I’m currently looking at Blue Nile (but am open to James Allen too). I really have no idea what i’m doing …
Hello, I’m looking to buy a diamond from jamesallen.com and I was hoping you could help me pick one. I want to buy a diamond that is slightly less than 1.5 carats to go in the three stone setting linked below. I am going get the setting in yellow gold. www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-yellow-gold-three-stone-round-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-188?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thank you very much …
Our budget is $5000 but we found a round halo setting for a .5 carat round cut diamond that we really like for $1300. Since we like the smaller diamond size, would you recommend getting a really great diamond or getting a decently good diamond and just coming in way under budget? Feel free to …
Hello! I’m looking to purchase a marquise cut diamond engagement ring with a yellow gold setting. My budget is currently between 6.5k and 10k. I’m hoping for some guidance as to which jewelers to direct my focus toward, as well as what I should be looking for in terms of diamond specifications. I have been …
I appreciate the good information you provide on your website. I am writing to ask your opinion of the Signature Comfort Fit Platinum Ring: Blue Nile Signature Comfort Fit Five Stone Diamond Ring This would be a 25th wedding anniversary gift. Does the quality of this ring to be befits it’s price? This would be …
I wanted to ask your advice on a fancy color diamond that I am thinking of purchasing. Here is the link: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/gray/pear-shaped/0.74-carat-vs1-clarity-sku-1036869?a_aid=dmnd1357 Overall, what are your thoughts? What color does it look like to you? Would it sparkle in normal light, or is it just going to appear really dark? What can you tell me …
Hi there, my fiance and I are looking to purchase an oval solitaire engagement ring online, and have narrowed our choice down quite a lot. Our budget is around GBP 4000 including the setting, VAT, and diamond. At the moment, we are looking at these two rings, one from James Allen and one from Blue …
Hello! I am planning to propose to my girlfriend very soon and I’ve been doing a lot of research to find the right engagement ring for her. While researching, I stumbled upon your website and have found it incredibly educational about diamonds and engagement rings! I’ve read over your Diamond Education sections and have found …
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