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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 spend between $7500-9000 on an engagement ring for my girlfriend. She wants an oval-shaped diamond in a platinum micro-pave ring. What diamond specs would give me the most bang for my buck with regards to size? Reading your site, I have realized I can probably get a diamond in the medium color …
Hi! I just found your site after doing a little looking and it is a great resource. I’ve visited a custom jeweler locally and found a setting that I think will work well for my future fiance but the stone seemed a little disappointing, admittedly because I was expecting something that looked a little bigger. …
Hi, I want to get your opinion on this diamond. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-j-color-if-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2043198?a_aid=dmnd1357 It seems like that should be higher priced if it really is 1.2 carats, internally flawless, J color, with medium blue flourescence? The GIA report says it doesn’t show “minor details of polish” is that something to be concerned with? If you have other …
Hi — I am in the market for a diamond ring and here’s what I’ve narrowed down my search criteria to: Color: I (or better) Clarity: VS2 (or better) Cut: Excellent Carats: 1 to 1.5 Band: Platinum or White gold. Here’s where I’m struggling — my girlfriend loves rings with filigree and intricate work around …
Hi, I’m looking for a princess cut diamond for a budget of about $3,000. Hopefully in the upper range from .75 ct and higher. Thank you! Can you tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other) and metal (platinum/white or yellow gold) you’re looking for? Different settings suit different colors best. The …
Thanks a lot for your web site which help me a lot to find my engagement ring. I am looking for a diamond for 1ct, budget for around 4500USD. Could you please suggest any diamond you think will look great. Thanks a lot. Can you tell me what shape of a diamond, style setting (solitaire, …
Help Finding an Eye-Clean Round Cut Diamond 1.25ct ($4000-$6000 budget) and 1.5oct ($6000-$8000). Color H-J with little bit of fluorescence to “improve” color? 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 use? …
I’m looking for a round diamond around $5000 for an engagement ring. I’m scouring websites, but I’m afraid I might miss something obvious. 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 use? This …
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