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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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hi, I am looking to buy an engagement ring from James Allen having looked at all online options.I’m based in Ireland so buying in store not an option with prices here! I have decided on a setting but am unsure what diamond to go for.Budget remaining for diamond alone is $2000,the one I am looking …
I have a question regarding a Princess Diamond, just to know if it is a Good Stone… My budget is around 2500usd… Here are the Specs of the stone please let me know if it’s worth to buy it, the Cost is 2400usd… Princess Diamond Carat.- 0.70 Color.- G Clarity.- VS2 Measurement.- 4.73×4.74×3.6 Depth: 76.1% …
Your site has been extremely helpful and educational. My boyfriend and I have been shopping for engagement rings for about a month. We have decided to purchase from James Allen. We have a budget of $3,000 for the diamond. I like a more square cut diamond and have been looking at cushion cut diamonds. I …
I was wondering if you could kindly help/advise me on an engagement ring for my girlfriend. She’s 3 years older than me and she’s always felt a little sensitive about it so I’m not sure on whether Princess or Round or the setting. I’m looking for a 1.5-2ct and my budget is around 10-15k USD. …
If you had to choose between these two diamonds – which would you choose? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1317097.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1344952.asp My budget is $8,200 max and I would like a diamond that shines and sparkles the most (hence why I am only looking at TH diamonds). I am open to Ideal cut diamonds but I have seen the TH …
Ira, I’ve been looking at your site for some time and it has been a God send. I have picked this one out but not sure. My specs are: Budget: 5-6k; Color H-I; Clarity: Eye Clean: Carat: bigger the better. I not sure about the Strong Blue on this one but if you have any …
[Q&A starts as response to this posting — click here] Ira- do you have any idea why this diamond seems to be so discounted for its color? i know the clarity is low – am i missing something???? the clarity seems to be miss categorized. Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet …
I purchased a diamond from JamesAllen that has twinning wisps and feather inclusions. I just want to be absolutely sure this diamond is sound and these inclusions cannot be seen visually or cause the diamond to crack in the future. I attached a link of the diamond. Your help is much appreciated.. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1311839.asp Blue Nile …
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