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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 shopping around for a 1.5 carat Princess cut diamond, solitaire ring. My girlfriend was roped in by salesmen at Zales and loves the Celebration diamond they sell. I do not have the budget for a $13,000 ring, but would like to find something with an excellent cut to maximize brilliance. My budget max …
Hi Ira, Congratulations on your large family! I’m one of 5 and so many siblings when growing up was a real blessing! We’re all slowly getting married ourselves now. The only problem with such a large family is that I’ll have to memorize an abundance of new birthdays for nephews and nieces! I have a …
Hello, your service looks very interesting, How does you commission work? You find my perfect diamond and show me the details. You give me the contact and I pay you and the seller? I am buying my finance an engagement ring. I have give or take 20k budget for the diamond. I want it to …
Hello! I just wondered abou the L/W ratio. I am looking fo a diamond and setting for about 6000 CAD all in taxes and delivery. I found one on blue nile: Blue Nile LD01117408 but i am not sure about the L/W ratio of 1.07. Will this look just off square or will it be …
Hi Ira, Thank you very much for create such a site, it really helps me get a better idea for the quality of diamond I should be aiming for. I’m looking for an engagement ring and looking to pay around $5000 or less if possible. I had a list of “must haves” for the diamond …
Hello, I am going to propose this December and I am looking for a round diamond with the specifications below. My main priority is that it be a extremely brilliant diamond. Ideally, I would like to get some sort of spectrum test performed on the diamond like ISEE2 or such. But really looking for a …
Hello- I am interested in purchasing a stone for an engagement ring. The ring setting itself will be the heavier trellis ring in platinum or white gold. I see that on Blue Nile, these rings can only be set with round, princess or asscher. James Allen offers a larger variety of stone shapes for this …
Hello, I just came across your website. I am a little sceptical about buying a diamond online, but it looks like I can get a better deal. Not to sound bad, but why do you help people find diamonds if there is nothing in it for you? Thanks Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest …
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