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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 have been reading quite a bit on your site about different diamonds, but I still have no idea what I’m looking for or at when it comes to diamonds. I was curious if you could give me your opinion on a diamond that I found at James Allen. The details of the diamond are …
Hello, I’m looking to buy a marquise diamond for a certain setting, and I am a bit clueless as to wether I’m getting a good deal. The setting I am looking at is at a Jared Galleria store. I have heard you say on podcasts that you can save quite a bit of money by buying …
I’m shopping for an engagement ring. I’d like to spend around $4000 but can stretch to $5000 if it means I get the better ring. The setting we like is: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/?a_aid=dmnd1357 Looking at their website, our ideal carat size is .70-.80 for the proportions of the setting. I was shopping Blue Nile but you’ve convinced …
Hello, I am looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend and was hoping to run a couple diamonds by you and see if you had any other recommendations. Here is the criteria I have been working with: Princess Cut Over 1.5 Ct Channel setting Platinum Diamond budget – $10k And here are a few …
Hi. I am looking for a round diamond for under $2500. Will be set in a white gold halo setting engagement ring. Any help would be great. I’d be happy to send you some stones to review. H+ is what we recommend and Si2+ in clarity as long as the diamond is eye-clean. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/clarity/ Look …
Hello, I am looking for a round cut diamond in the 1.3 – 1.4 carat range. I am going to pair it with a twisted white gold with a halo. This, or something similar: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/martin-flyer/18k-white-gold-micro-pave-infinity-halo-engagement-ring-item-55154?a_aid=dmnd1357 Is there a good thing to look for when trying to match the color of the diamond with a base like …
Hi Diamond Pro, my girlfriend and I are looking at engagement rings right now. She found james allen and seems to be happy with the reviews etc, as well your website. There’s such a plethora of choices, we were a bit overwhelmed by what exact diamond to get. We were encouraged by the reviews for …
I’m looking at diamond engagement rings and have a budget of around 5k AUD. I’m wanting a princess cut or similar shape, the bigger the better 🙂 We like both the solitaire style and also the large centre diamond and smaller square diamonds on the shoulders style, thinking white gold. I looked around and I …
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