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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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Could you let me know what you think of this? In a simple white gold ring. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-190682?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens’ and their prices are amazing. Blue Nile …
Firstly, great job on the website and congratulation on helping so many men choose the right diamond for their partner. I have to also agree with you on an article I read about ‘7 reasons not to buy a diamond ring‘… However society and family has got the better of me and now I’m in …
I have been reading your site for a while now and have mostly made up my mind on what I want to get. I am looking for a Princess Cut, Ideal cut quality, VS1 clarity, H color, and 1.00 carats. I have a budget of $5000 for the loose diamond. Is this too lofty a …
I am looking at several diamonds to choose from. The setting I have includes side stones and pave’ set diamonds on the sides. Here are a few diamonds I am considering. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-178339?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-179802?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178819?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks for your help with this. Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have …
I feel bad about troubling you with something that has been discussed on your excellent website so exhaustively, but I am in the market for an engagement ring. I would like the stone to be round, and the setting pave or channel. I have selected the following diamond in the belief that it is eye-clean …
I was wondering whether the following diamond could be set in order to cover the large imperfection on the edge, or is the imperfection simply too large? I think I am going to get a plain 4-prong setting. If so, are there any other imperfections that I do not see? I am on a fairly …
Hi, I’m looking for a ring that is around 0.5 carats, platinum knife edge, 6 prong setting. My budgets is $1800-2500. I like James Allen due to good reviews, especially around shipping to Canada. My top concern is brilliance and of course finding a great value. What are your thoughts on this diamond? Any suggestions? …
I have been working hard to save money with a plan to propose to my girlfriend by around August of this year (8 months from now) – I still have a good amount of saving to do, but when do you think I should begin to get really serious about my search for a ring? …
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