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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 on James Allen for a round 1 carat, H-I color, SI1, ideal cut, and price range $3,500.00-$4,500.00. I was recommended these two choices item#207017 and 207009. Both are 1.00 carat, SI1, Ideal or excellent cut. I have a white gold pave style setting. Do you think this is a good choice? James Allen …
Firstly, thanks for all the great information on your site. I’m currently in the market for an engagement ring. I want to buy a man-made diamond to avoid any potential conflict and environment related issues. I’ve been shopping at gemesis, but am concerned because all of their diamonds are IGI certified. I’d like to go …
I’m looking for a Princess Cut Diamond that is at least 1CT or larger that will be mounted on a solitaire Platinum Ring. My budget is between $5-6K. I’m planning on proposing sometime in early summer but wanted to start looking now to see what is out there. Please let me know if you have …
I am in the market for a 1 ct Round or Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond for a platinum 4 prong engagement ring (simple Tiffany look). Based on the reading I have done online, it looks like Ideal cut, H color, 1 carat, SI1 clarity would be best. Also I am looking around the high $5000 …
Dear Mike, we are from Austria and I have always wanted an American style engagement ring. Now we are in a kind of hurry because we don`t want to let James Allen ship this to Austria because we are not sure if this works. And a friend of mine is staying in the US for …
I really like your website after reading through it. I’m looking to propose next month and was wondering if you could help me find a diamond. My budget is 6 to 7k and I was hoping to find a 1Ct round brilliant diamond for my fiance to be. Based on your website, I was looking …
Hoping for some assistance! My girlfriend has only 1 ring design that she wants, and its from a mall store (ugh). We’ve looked at dozens of “similar” settings, but it always comes back to the mall one. The center stones there are terrible, and not remotely eye clean or sparkly (her words). But, the setting …
I am a first time buyer and was educating myself via Google and the various websites on the internet and Thank God I found your website. I was pretty close to buying a loose diamond at Blue Nile since they have decent prices until I stumbled upon your website and your opinion on them which …
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