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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 buy a solitaire diamond engagement ring. I’m based in the UK and want to avoid customs/duty considerations, so for example Blue Nile is preferred to James Allen. Diamond shape: round brilliant Budget: up to £2,900 for the diamond In general, quality (particularly cut) is more important than size, but 0.70 carat or …
Hi, First of all thank you so much for all the education and support in the diamond search to all the beginners like me. I’d like to find the “perfect” sparkling gem, it doesn’t need to weight much if it’s perfectly brilliant! The diamonds I’m looking at now are the following, one from BGD Signature …
Hi! My girlfriend and I have been using your service while looking for an engagement ring – thank you so much! What a wonderful website with so much helpful information. We decided on this setting from James Allen (per your suggestion) that we both love in 14k white gold with a round diamond: 14K White …
Hi, My friend (CC’d in this email) is looking to buy a solitaire engagement ring as well. I think you can help him a lot like you helped me. I’m sitting right here with him and for starters he thinks he wants: Round cut Around 1ct (maybe even 0.9ct) Around $4,000 I found these two …
Looking for round-cut diamond, F+ color, eye-clean, 1.5 carats, for a white gold solitaire ring for around $7,500. Is this possible? What would you advise? Clarity-wise, I always search in the SI2-IF range and pick the best eye-clean diamond I find. I make sure it’s nicely cut and has no visible imperfections. Look at the …
Good day. I’m purchasing a 2ct princess cut diamond. The setting will be a solitaire with no additional stones, all by itself. The ring will be white gold with four prong holding the diamond. Can you find some options for me? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7476731?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD12288655 These diamonds are fantastically cut, eye-clean and either of them …
Hello! I think I need some help. I’ve settled on James Allen as they have the 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Shape Three Stone Ring that my soon to be fiance loves. After reading all your diamond guides, I know I want a round diamond with a very high quality cut. I know color will need …
Thank you for putting together this site, it is very informative and helpful. I have read through the materials and am looking forward to purchasing an engagement ring. So far I have narrowed the cut to round brilliant, and carat weight to between 1.7-1.9. The questions I have are: 1) My partner has indicated a …
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