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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, Firstly I would like to say that I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE and thank you for the advice and guidance. I’m buying my first diamond (engagement ring) so it’s incredibly useful! I saw you have coupons available and as I’m looking at online diamond retailers (Blue Nile and James Allen), I wondered if this is …
Hello, I have a budget of about $2,200 for a round diamond solitaire engagement ring. I am more concerned about the quality of the diamond than the ring. I appreciate any advice you can give me. I am practically an Arkansas hillbilly who knows little about diamonds even though my home state has the only …
Hello, I’m trying to find a princess cut, 1.22 carat diamond, since my girlfriend and I met on Jan 22. The size though falls at the end of my budget, making color and clarity tricky for me to figure out. I’ve found a few, each with their drawbacks. The 2 most expensive are Blue Nile, …
Hello, I am looking for a pair of diamond stud earring for my fiance. I bought a pair of earrings from Jared that I plan on returning tomorrow, it was an impulse purchase and I feel like I was taken advantage of and I didn’t do my research beforehand. I would like at least 3/4 …
I want to purchase an emerald cut diamond that is eye clean. 1.08 to 1.15 carats. What is the lowest clarity I can go? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to …
Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring and I would like to buy it from James Allen. I would like a solitaire diamond ring and my budget is around $8000. Could you advise? I’d be happy to send you some diamonds to look at. Can you just tell me what shape diamond you are looking …
Hi. We have been shopping around for quite a while at the local jewelers in our area. I have found plenty of rings I love but the prices are too high. My favorite ring has been the heart’s on fire acclaim with a 1.1 center stone with .6-.8 setting. They wanted over $12k plus tax …
Looking for a diamond ring with either emerald cut, radiant cut, or princess. I have a 10k budget and saw some nice settings with side stones and smaller channel stones. I have heard that emerald loses its glitter under 3 carats and was told princess would be nicer. We actually like that stone too. I …
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