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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Hi, I came across a diamond going for $8995.00, and I wanted to know if it’s a good deal or not. I have listed the link to the IGI report below. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated! Your site is great! Report: http://www.igionline.com/igiweb/onlinereport/View_Cert.cfm?pCert=3803112671 I would stay away from that diamond at any …
Hi, just found your site and learned about james allen! Can you please give me your opinion on this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-sku-227833?a_aid=dmnd1357 would it qualify as “eye clean”? does it seem properly priced? That diamond is eye-clean and properly priced. The only issue is the color. Are you mounting it in yellow gold? https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/ Thanks. …
I can’t thank you enough for the wealth of information that that you’ve made available online with regard to the purchasing of diamonds during that very special period in one’s life when you feel you’ve found that right someone and are ready for a long term commitment. While you’ve helped me to become a great …
Thank you so much for bringing the truth about diamonds to the masses. My budget is $2000. I would like the color range to be in near colorless and clarity to be at your desecration for my budget. I would like the caret to be around .50 through .75. I know that’s a big jump …
Hello, I’m looking for a diamond and I’d greatly appreciate a couple recommendations! Budget: $~7,000 Setting: Platinum Setting Style: Solitaire I am hoping to get something >/=1.5 carats and I have been looking at the more square/rectangular cuts like princess, cushion or radiant, but I am also open to round. Thanks in advance for the help! …
Thank you, thank, thank you, for providing this information on your site. I’m looking for a diamond “late” engagement ring that will most likely go in a solitaire gold setting. I’m letting my wife pick the setting after I present her with the diamond. I need to keep the entire purchase as close to $5,000 …
Hello. I am planning on purchasing a pear shaped engagement ring for my girlfriend. I would like to purchase it from Bluenile. I am focused on a diamond that is >2.5 carats (ideally >3.0) with a max budget of $30k. Out of curiosity, why have you settled on Blue Nile? We are not fans …
First of all, I just wanted to say that you have a wonderful website and thank you for all the useful information! I am very grateful that you guys are willing to take the time to answer questions and provide help for people like me that aren’t that experienced with diamonds and don’t know what …
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