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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 there! I love your website and have learned more from you guys than I even knew existed. Anyways, I’m not sure of the setting as yet, but I wanted your opinion on a diamond I found on JA – SKU #2232097. I want to go with something different versus the popular round and princess …
Hi, I’ve been reading your articles which have been very helpful! I wondered if you have any advice. I’m looking to buy a diamond online, my budget is around 26.000 HKD (3.500 USD) for the diamond, I need it to be round shape and 0.9 carat. From my reading, I decided that cut was important …
Hello, I’ve been browsing your site on and off for several months now, so thanks for providing all of the information that you do, it has been very helpful. I’m finally ready to purchase an engagement ring so I’d love to get your opinion on a couple of diamonds I’ve picked out. Here’s what I …
Hello, I was just curious if you could assist with helping me select a diamond from James Allen. I’m looking for a cushion cut, 1ct or a little more, color of D or E, clarity can be SI1/2 or VS1/2. Having read some of your articles, it seems like lower clarity grades can be had …
I am just beginning to research for an engagement ring, the diamond being a princess cut. I was wondering where I can begin my search. I was recommended to Blue Nile. I was looking for a diamond that would be somewhere near 1 carat, with good color and clarity. Most important to me would be …
Hello, I’m looking for a round diamond (0.9+ carat ideally) from James Allen. My budget for the diamond (excluding setting) is £3000 max. I’ve seen this diamond and wondered what you thought? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.94-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2017903?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have chosen the platinum pave halo setting – www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-engagement-ring-item-18303?a_aid=dmnd1357 Many thanks in advance for any advice you can give! That diamond …
Looking to purchase yellow gold diamond stud earrings for a petite 65 year old. My budget is 1500 to 2000. Would appreciate your input, direction, recommendations for size, cut, clarity, color and vendor. It is my sense that earrings do not need the “quality” a ring would need. I looked around and I love this …
Hello, I’m looking for an engagement ring and I have been going to a private jeweler (not Zales or Jared) who is offering me a 1.09 carat diamond J SI1 for $5000. I’m not sure what kind of deal I am getting. Does the diamond come with a certificate? Can you send it to me …
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