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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, I’m looking for a round 1 carat diamond. I’m looking for the best value for the best price. I mean who isn’t? If you could help me, the sites that keep popping up on my radar are James Allen and Yadav. If this helps also to be more specific — VS2-VVS2 clarity, medium to …
Love your site! Curious what you think of this ring: www.petersuchyjewelers.com/products.php?product=Vintage-Ideal-2.07ct-Old-European-Diamond-Platinum-Art-Deco-Single-Cut-Ring At $13,850 – ripoff or no? Anything to be wary of? Thanks. Thanks for the link. The ring has a unique design. Since the center stone is an old European cut, we can’t really comment on it. We found them to be not well …
I recently purchased this diamond: Blue Nile LD08431086 But it’s a bit hazy in the lower half of the pear (pointed part) and I’m slightly disappointed with its sparkle, so I have inquired about exchanging the stone for this one: Blue Nile LD08732886 This one has a higher clarity grade but medium fluorescence. Can you …
I’m interested in a round diamond for a petite, solitaire 14k white gold band. My budget is $3,500-4,500 and I was hoping for a diamond between 0.9-1.1 carats. I’m really more interested in the way the diamond looks than I am the size, provided it is within my range, but if it could be over …
Firstly thank you very much for your extremely informative website. I truly learned a lot, though I am still way too much of an amateur in this! I was looking to buy an engagement ring and was shooting for an all in budget of around 15k USD (round shaped is preferable, and was hoping for …
Hi, I am looking for a round brilliant diamond for a solitaire setting. The budget is around £2000 for the diamond. What do you think of this combination? Blue Nile LD08743473 Blue Nile Classic Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring The diamond looks eye-clean, it’s well cut and will compliment the setting. Thank you, very thoughtful. …
Hello there.. I came across your website and decided to write you seeking your advise on purchasing a diamond engagement ring. I have been shopping around for a nice 1.3-1.6 diamond on a nice platinum setting. My budget for the ring is around 10K-12K. I am thinking of buying it online from Blue Nile but …
Hi, I’m looking to purchase a ring from Robbins Brothers to propose soon. I like the ring design and it comes with a cubic zirconia. I figured I can get by with a good design and later (if desired) set it with a nice diamond in the future. I don’t like spending what I don’t …
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