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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 am looking for a Princess cut for a platinum setting under $2000 (not including setting). The most important feature is the fire and clarity. I can’t handle any tint of yellow either, pet peeve. Thanks for any advice you can give me. P.S. I have been looking on JA and BN Blue Nile Blue …
I am looking for a 1.5 carat round, Very eye clean, good color and excellent cut. My budget is 11k. What do you think of Brillance.com as online vendor? 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 …
I have about a $5000 budget, maximum, for a diamond for an already purchased engagement ring. My fiancee has her heart set on a 1.5(can be 1.48ish or better) carat diamond. We’d like at least good cut, J color, and SI2 or better clarity. I thought I knew what I was doing until I started …
Firstly, thank you for putting together this website and service, great stuff. I am looking to purchase an engagement ring to best emulate this I saw in a retail store: http://www.birks.com/en/featured/Engagement/Solitaire-Diamond-Rings/g64-712/5000022078 My girlfriend’s expectations have been set already to be very happy with a .75 carat, I would like to find the cheapest option for …
I am looking to purchase a loose princess cut diamond for my partners engagement ring. I’m looking for an ideal cut, above 1.5 carats, between a d-f and VS2 and above. My budget is probably around the $12K mark. Your website has been great for narrowing down what is quality and what isn’t but I’m …
Ira, Thanks so much for your informative site. I have read your Blue Nile page, but the nicest ring/diamond combo I have found is on Blue Nile, so I would really appreciate any further advice you have. The diamond is on hold for me, so you can’t access it, but I downloaded the page so …
Your site is great and very informative. Thanks for your efforts. I have however, discovered it after I have made a purchase at James Allen. I hope you don’t mind (just for my peace of mind) to let me know if the diamond I purchased below would be eye clean with a lot of brilliance/sparkle …
Thanks for the great website. There is a lot of useful information here. I guess I’ll get to the point: I’m looking to purchase an egagement ring within 2 to 4 weeks. My budget is $3,000 to $4,000 total, and I’m thinking about this setting in yellow gold (or the six-prong version): https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-White-Gold-2-2mm-Wire-Basket-Solitaire.html Given what …
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