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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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Thank you for providing such a comprehensive and objective resource! I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget for the ring is $3500. Assuming about $750 for a setting, this leaves $2750 or so for the diamond. I read your ‘diamond education’ articles to get an idea of what to look …
Thanks for the valuable information and resources on your website. I’ve been shopping around for engagement rings/diamonds at a few brick n mortar jewelry stores and am now close to knowing what I want. I would now like to get your advice/suggestions, especially on the diamond since my worst fear of the whole process is …
I would like to say that your site has provided the exact information and education I was craving to know in order to pick out a diamond. It is exceptionally helpful and insightful. I’m so excited to be with the love of my life that I want to give her the absolute best I can …
I posted on one of your other pages as well, but I’m looking for the best 1ct+ diamond I can find to fit this ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-1935.asp We will be getting the matching wedding band as well. Thanks! Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large …
So, I’m in the market for a round diamond. I’m currently looking at Brian Gavin Signature Hearts and Arrows diamonds. I’m looking to spend in the neighborhood of $12K for the diamond. Ideally, I’d like a size of 1.5 carats or more. What would you recommend for size, color, clarity for such a diamond from …
My budget for a diamond ring is up to a maxiumum of 17,500. I was reading your articles and believe that the following attributes would be what I am looking for: Cut – Round Carat – 1.2-1.25 Clarity – VS1 and above Color – F and above Fluorescence – None I came up with this …
First of all – thank you so much for your website, it’s so helpful, the best I’ve seen by far! Really appreciate your honest advice and insightful comments. My partner and I are looking to buy a round diamond, between 2 and 2.5 carats, excellent cut, and probably an SI1 and I colour. We had …
I am about to purchase this Brian Gavin diamond, or something similar to it. What are your thoughts? https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.310-f-si1-77-diamond-active-104061000011#more 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. …
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