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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1) Budget – approx. $6000, little more ok. 2) Color – Platinum 3) Setting – Solitaire I’m a huge fan of your site and can’t thank you enough for all of the great information on the site. Definitely helps me feel like I know a little something about an expensive and daunting process and can …
Hi – first wanted to tell you how great your site is and how much I’ve learned while browsing. I’ve spent many hours filtering through the different categories, hoping I could find the answers to my questions without having to bug you with an email, but I figured this was probably the best approach. I …
Hello! So, this is my story. The bf and I have been openly talking about getting engaged, and recently, his dad has gotten very sick and we’re pulling in our plans. We’ve been researching about diamonds, talking about the type of ring I want, I think it’s only fair if he’s going to spend that …
After browsing the James Allen website, I have narrowed my diamond selection to 7. My budget is $8,300. They are: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.33-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-46454?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.38-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198721?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.37-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-115257?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.34-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-186425?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-148027?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-207280?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-124617?a_aid=dmnd1357 Would you suggest one of these, or could you find a larger stone with less clarity that is eye-clean? My setting will be either https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-0.42ct-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-2513?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-0.25ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7082?a_aid=dmnd1357 in …
1. About $6000 for diamond, $1000 for setting 2. Platinum 3. Princess cut diamond set in a diamond band Hi, I am planning on proposing to my girlfriend in the next month and generally know what type of diamond I want (1-1.25 carats, H color, VS2 or better, Ideal cut). Would this diamond from James Allen …
Great website, hope I read it carefully enough! Just found this stone and wonder if you think it´s a good deal: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-246400?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is around 5000 $, it will be a classic 6-prong solitaire setting in white gold. Other options: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-135175?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-148118?a_aid=dmnd1357 My alternative is to stick to 0.7-0.8 carat and get a true …
Hi, So glad to have found this site. We’re looking at http://jblacher.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=111-4-512 for the setting. I have two round stones @~2.6mm that I’m going to try to use for the side stone. I guess the picture shows a round center stone, but the jeweler there said that an oval can work. We’ll be sticking with the …
First let me start by saying thank you for putting together such an informative website. I wish your website was around 10 years ago when I first went shopping for a diamond ring. I have read your article on Princess Cut Diamonds – Princess Cut Engagement Rings and I am finding it difficult to select …
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