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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 was wondering your opinion on the value of this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515905.asp I have a budget of $4,000 for a ring. I am looking for something that does not have any inclusions that are visible to the naked eye yet will still be radiant. Do you think this is a good combination of size, color, …
I really appreciate your website and am looking for some suggestions. Aiming for a 1 carat within a $4500 budget, but am not exactly sure if that is very realistic without sacrificing clarity or color. I have spent literally a few sold hours over the past week looking at different diamonds on James Allens website …
I am looking for a round excellent cut diamond, 0.95 to 1.05 carat, G or better in color, SI1/VS2 or better in clarity, GIA or AGS. I’d prefer not to spend more than $8K. Thank you very much for your help! Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They …
Hello, let me be the trillionth person to thank you for the most helpful and simple to use website about something as stressful as buying diamonds. I’ve decided on the setting that I want to use: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/platinum–engraved-princess-cut-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-1218p.html?module=setting This leaves me a maximum budget of $3,000 for the diamond itself. The piece of information that I’ve …
I’m looking for an asscher cut diamond and feeling very overwhelmed by all the parameters. Would you mind pointing me in the direction of the largest decent stone I can find within my budget of < 2000-2500 ? I’ve noticed that once mounted in a setting, the loveliness of the asscher cut is almost lost …
I just ordered the setting in the link below and I’m looking for a nice diamond from James Allen to put in it. My budget is $5000-5400 for the diamond. I’m looking for a round excellent cut in the .90-1 carat range that is eye clean. Thanks for writing. That’s a beautiful setting! Here’s what …
When I saw that our mutual friend Drew Hinkes posted your Anderson Cooper appearance on Facebook, I checked around on your site and I knew immediately that you were someone I needed to talk to. I am clueless about buying an engagement ring, and don’t want to break the bank. I always thought ordering online …
I can see you have helped many.. I am looking at these two and wondering if I have made a good chouice. My budget is roughly 20k USD for a diamond. Here are my two picks so far. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1379117.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1334682.asp Any help would be massively appreciated. Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most …
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