Archive for Buying Help
Q&A: “Hoping to get a diamond that really pops” for $2K Budget
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Q: I am hoping to propose in the next couple of weeks and I can really use your advice. My girlfriend has very simple tastes and wants a very simple ring. I’m trying to decide between these two settings:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/2mm-18K-Knife-Edge-Yellow-Gold-Ring.html
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/gold-solitaire-engagement-rings.html
As far as the diamond goes, I’m hoping to get the best bang for my buck. She feels that .50 carats is a little too big for her hand, but I don’t want to get a diamond that appears small. Due to the simplicity of the setting, I’m hoping to get a diamond that really pops. My budget is around $2000. Less would be better, but if you can find something special, I can splurge a little more. I’m still a broke college student!
Thank you so much for any advice, input or suggestions! Read More→
Q&A: “Running in circles with all other ‘expert’ diamond websites out there!”
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Q: First things first…THANK YOU for this website! I felt like I was running in circles with all other ”expert” diamond websites out there!
I am in search of the most perfect diamond engagement ring within $7000. My girlfriend has expressed simple tastes in rings, so the band I believe will work best is this:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-diamond-solitaire-ring.html
She wears a size 6 ring, if it matters. She is pretty athletic and is a school teacher…not quite sure if that helps in your judgement call, either, but that’s my girl!
I found a large number of loose round diamonds on James Allen that keep me within my budget, but just cannot decide on the best size & color for the price. I can’t see any reason to purchase one far beyond the ”eye-clean” range, but I want it to take her breath away, regardless.
I have a golden opportunity to ask for her hand in marriage in the next few weeks, so any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance Read More→
Q&A: “Stuck on two but looking for other options”
Posted by: | CommentsQ: I’ve probably read your website at least 20-30 times, spent countless hours researching the 4 Cs, and have finally narrowed down my choices to two diamonds:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1353902.asp
and
I think a lot comes down to the actual ring I choose, but here are my specific:
Price Range: $6500 or less for the diamond
Shape: Round
Color Range: H or I
Clarity: S1 or S2
Carat: 1 to 1.25 but all depends on the quality, willing to sacrifice slightly as I get closer to 1.25.
Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated. Read More→
Q&A: Half Carat Round Brilliant Cut for $1500 Budget
Posted by: | CommentsQ: I would like to get a round brilliant diamond around .5-.65 ct. I am thinking about getting around a color G-I, ideal cut, and clarify of VS2-SI2. I would like an eye clean diamond. Can you suggest a diamond for a budget around $1,500?
I’ve been looking at few round diamonds available on James Allen, but I was not sure which one have the best value within my budget.Could you please take a look at them:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1338536.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1362622.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1356072.asp
Thanks! Read More→
The $2,000 price point seemed to be real popular with our post of a princess cut last week, so we figured we’d show a beautiful round diamond in that range. As you may have read in our Hearts On Fire review, Brian Gavin’s Signature is a great find for those of you who are looking for the best cut and most brilliant diamond you can find. This is a perfect 0.61ct one. You can see the gorgeous set of hearts and arrows (click here for the image) on the diamond. Its eye-clean and an excellent value.
Here are the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the AGS Certificate):
Shape: Round
Cut: Ideal Cut, Hearts and Arrows
Carats: 0.61
Diamond Clarity: VS2
Measurements: 5.46*5.49*3.38
Depth: 61.7%
Table: 54.3%
Diamond Polish: Ideal
Diamond Symmetry: Ideal
Diamond Fluorescence: Negligible
Diamond Price:$2,215
Click Here to be brought to the diamond on Brian Gavin Diamonds
Q&A: “Best Bang for the Buck” for a Princess Cut
Posted by: | CommentsQ: 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 Read More→
Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Carat Round “Very Eye Clean” Diamond
Posted by: | CommentsQ: 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? Read More→
