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 …
Ira, first… I really enjoyed reading your web site and all the straight, sensible advice and experience you share. It is a fantastic resource! I also went to Penn/Wharton and of course have a soft spot for fellow graduates, esp. OPIM guys (they called it DSCI in my days… I did DSCI/FNCE). Anyways, I think …
Ive been researching and shopping for diamonds for a few weeks, and have found your site very helpful and informative. Im looking for a marquise cut diamond for my fiance-to-be. Id like to stick to a budget for the stone and setting combined around $4500-5000. Im looking for a stone 1 carat or better if at all possible …
Your website is incredible. This is full of amazing information and myth buster for many like me. I would love if you can help me figure out what would be best for my budget. I am looking for a ring in 4000-5000 (Max) budget for my wife. 1. The goal is to get the best …
I’m so glad I found your site. I was hoping you could give me some advice on buying a loose stone. I’m looking for a Round 1.0 to 1.2 carat stone, H-I color, preferrably no worse than SI2 clarity (and ”eye clean”). I was looking to spend between $3500 and $4000. Is that realistic? Any help …
Hi, I found a nice diamond on James Allen, but wanted to show it to you first. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1383491.asp I’ve found your website to be very helpful. My budget is 17-20k. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. …
Hello, Ira. Thanks for your site, it’s very good. I’m a huge web surfer and I think you’ve got great info. I have settled on the setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/ring/item_57-171_design.asp?module=setting I am looking for the best budget diamond. In the past I’ve always (I was married before) been told to buy a D or an E, VVS2, …
It probably goes without saying but I am looking to purchase the best diamond I can. I’m looking for a round cut that is at least 1.5 carats, color H maybe I (or better), and the best clarity I can get (maybe VS2 or SI1). I am very grateful for the site and would be …
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