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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 am looking to replace a lost center diamond from my wife’s three stone white gold ring. The lost stone was a .57 carat H SI2. We have set a budget of around $1700.00 for the new stone (willing to go to $1800.00). I have been looking at the James Allen site for .58 carat …
First off, this site has been an incredible help. I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring and would like your assistance. I’ve been shopping and reading online for the past couple of weeks. It’s been amazing to me how many different opinions there are around this cut of diamond and how varying …
Hi, I was recommended to you by my friend who recently got engaged with your help. I am looking to propose approximately 3 weeks from now, so am working on an expedited time scale. I have done some research and have a rough sense of what I want to purchase: round cut, around $10k, approximately 1.25 …
Hi, I am looking for a .5 ctw Princess cut d-f vs1-si1 ideal cut diamond. I found one on James Allen that was AGS true hearts, I was wondering if that cut beats the ideal cut GIA diamonds also listed on James Allen. I am also looking for 2 .25 princess cut stones to go …
Hi DiamondPro – Looking for a 1.75 – 2.25 carat, round, budget 15 – 20k, medium brilliance, to go on a gold 14k setting with platinum prongs. Found this diamond – https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.19-carat-j-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-370042?a_aid=dmnd1357 The other two that looked comparable were: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.10-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-353339?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.12-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-402439?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? I’m new to this so I thought I’d ask the …
Hi there, I am in the market for an engagement ring. I am looking to buy in the next month or two and have a budget of around $8k. I am interested in a pear shaped diamond that weighs no less than 1.5 carats. Here is an example of a stone she really likes: Would love to …
I have been looking to purchase a one carat diamond with excellent brilliance for a very special 1920’s setting that I currently have on hand. I saw a .94 carat H SI1 cut grade excellent, polish excellent, and symmentry excellent on James Allen’s website. The GIA certificate stated clarity characteristics ….Feather. I know that sometimes …
Hi – you guys had helped on in buying my first diamond a few years ago ( 2011 when it was still truthaboutdiamonds ) and now its time for an upgrade ! He was able to look at James Allen and find me a “True Hearts” Round 1.01 carat I color VS2 clarity diamond for around …
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