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 there, hope you guys are well. My fiancee and I have been looking at purchasing a three-stone ring from James Allen. The two diamonds we are currently considering are: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2338731?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2117731?a_aid=dmnd1357 This is the setting she really likes: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-yellow-gold-marquise-shape-three-stone-ring-item-59191?a_aid=dmnd1357 It would be great to get your thoughts on the two diamonds and any advice …
Hello! My fiancé and I have a solid solitaire platinum setting (6-prong) we are looking to purchase and are looking for a diamond around $3,500 or less. We were interested in one at a jewelry store (Leo), but found out it was GSI certified rather than GIA or AGS as you would recommend. Can you …
Hey guys, I have done some research and want to buy a yellow diamond as the center stone for an engagement ring. You guys have already been so helpful I was wondering if I could pick your brain as I am getting worn out looking at diamonds on James Allen for hours. Great site btw! …
Hello, I would like to obtain a Blue Nile coupon code. We’re planning on getting an engagement ring there since James Allen does not ship to Mexico 🙁 Your website is amazing, it has helped us a lot! Here is the code for $100 off of a purchase over 1k: [contact us for your own …
Can you please give me your expert opinion of this diamond I am considering purchasing: GIA 1172328851 — SI1 3.18 carat triple xxx. Thank you very much! It’s well cut, but the inclusions are a concern there. Have you seen it in person? Because it’s a quite large diamond, you should be more careful about …
Hi – I am looking for a ring – total cost ideally under £1250 but I can stretch to £1750 for the right one (that’s total cost – taxes and all). I need to have it within 3 weeks from today. I want a decent round diamond that is eye clean, it will be set …
Your site is amazing! Thanks for all the help. I’ve been doing some searching for a while both online and in person and I’m looking for the best bang for my buck. I don’t have a strict budget, but would like to come in around $5,000. I would like a diamond between 1 and 1.5 …
Hi, I’m looking for an eye-clean 1 carat round diamond set in something similar to “the Tiffany setting” such as James Allen’s platinum trellis engagement ring knife edge setting. I have an all in budget, including any duty/taxes and delivery, of around £6000 (I’m from the UK). Ideally I would like the diamond to be …
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