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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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I’m looking to buy a loose diamond and have it mounted in a ring at a local store. I have noticed I can get a much better price online for diamonds. It will be a white gold ring with about 1 ct of side stones. My budget for stone is around 9000 to 9500. I …
I’ve been looking at stones and found this one, but I have no idea if it’ll look good. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Blue Nile LD07861325 The main issue with the stone you sent is that it’s cut too deeply. In our experience, stones with depth up to 62.6% and table between 54% and …
Looking to replace my wife’s wedding ring (.6 ct. diamond) with a 1 ct. either HOF or BGD diamond of similar quality. My concern is buying w/o seeing at BGD and I can walk into my local jeweler and see and touch the HOF diamonds. What guarantee, warranty, when work or adjustments need to be …
Hey there, I am looking into purchasing an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I see you like giving out advice, and I would love to receive some! I have been shopping around and see that Blue Nile has some of the best prices, what are your thoughts on that? I am looking for up …
Hello, I’m looking to buy a loose diamond for my upcoming proposal to my girlfriend. I’ve done as much research as I think I can and have my criteria. I’m very fortunate in that I selected my criteria based on research on 4Cs (mainly on your site!) and it just so happens that my budget …
Hello, I’d like to start off by thanking you both for this wonderful website. I actually have a lot of friends who have used your website, and ended up buying from Brian Gavin Diamonds. I actually love the brilliance and fire of BGD after seeing them in person. However, all my friends have bought H&A …
I am preparing to buy an engagement ring and I have an idea of what I am looking for. Hoping you can help me a bit further. I like the idea of building my own (choosing the setting and diamond separately). Here is where I am currently: Setting: I am looking for a platinum setting …
Hi, is it possible to get a coupon code for Blue Nile please? Thanks very much! I’m happy to send you this unique coupon code that gives you $100 off of your order: [contact us for your own unique coupon code] Let me know if you need any help with the search. Thanks so much for …
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