In this section, I publish the most interesting email exchanges I have had with my readers via my Contact Form. *All names and privacy related details have been removed.
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My family plans to buy a diamond earring in INDIA. My budget is INR. 16,00,000/- (Approx USD 22,000)
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… Read the restHi. Has Blue Nile added actual pictures of the diamonds? I found a ring that I like there and there are videos
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Your thoughts, please… Choosing between: Five Stone Diamond Anniversary Band (30yr anniversary):
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I'm from Australia and looking to purchase a loose diamond for an engagement ring. The specs I am looking for … Read the rest
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My budget is around 5000, included ring setting. I am looking for an eye-clean round diamond (0.8-1.0 carat, H/G color). … Read the rest
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I'm digging this particular ring (link below) – specifically because I think my g/f will love it. Just started shopping, … Read the rest
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My fiancé and I got engaged in August and are still looking for a round hearts and arrows diamond with … Read the rest
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I recently went to a store and was told that they recommend a 60/60 diamond. I found these two online that … Read the rest
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Came across your website as I’m searching for my engagement ring. Thank you for developing such a thoughtful website. I’m … Read the rest
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I'm looking for an engagement ring. She is Chinese and ring size is 7. Looking for diamond 0.7 carat and … Read the rest
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I have been binge reading all of the information I can from your website Diamonds 101. It has been really … Read the rest
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What are your thoughts on this M colored diamond for a 18k yellow gold setting? I can go with 1.4 carats … Read the rest
Which would you say is the best value?
Hi Sebastian, I wanted your opinion on this diamond. It is a faint brown K and I love the pink, but I … Read the rest
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I have been reading your online questions and answers and I am seeking some advice.
I have a budget of … Read the rest
First of all, I would like to thank you for all your very helpful tutorials and articles. To the layman like me, … Read the rest
Hi, I am buying a Diamond Ring and wanted to know your opinion. So it was made by a Brazilian Designer FR … Read the rest
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Great post – thanks for all the info! Could I check with you how you would rate this ring:
Hi Sebastian, just a quick question. If you had to choose between these three diamonds, what would you choose? We're looking to … Read the rest
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Hi! I’ve been educating myself on diamonds as I’d like to purchase a pair of diamond stud earrings. I found three pairs … Read the rest
I have a 1.3 round brilliant, VSI, F color, no fluorescence, 61% table, symmetry and polish are good—all details from my GIA … Read the rest
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Thanks for all of the information you provide! Really having a difficult time deciding between these two diamonds at Whiteflash.com. … Read the rest
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Our 50th wedding anniversary will be in January next year. I would like to buy my wife an anniversary ring … Read the rest
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I'm a newbie and am looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. She is very simple and has communicated … Read the rest
Hi Sebastian, I wanted your opinion on this diamond. It is a faint brown K and I love the pink, but I … Read the rest
Hi, I want to buy diamond studs for our first-year anniversary (married last summer), and my budget is around 1000$, not including … Read the rest
I recently purchased a one carat F-IF diamond from James Allen. When I called to order a diamond that I had chosen … Read the rest
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My fiance and I chose the diamond below ($15,700) for my engagement ring. I have attached the idealscope image of … Read the rest
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What are your thoughts on this M colored diamond for a 18k yellow gold setting? I can go with 1.4 carats … Read the rest
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My fiancé and I are currently on the hunt for an engagement ring. I stumbled across your site a little … Read the rest
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I have been looking at diamonds for weeks! I have made two trips to NYC and seen many diamonds in … Read the rest
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I'm looking for the best band for my buck. Princess cut, under $7500. It will be set in a 14k white … Read the rest
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I am looking for loose diamonds that will be used as earrings for my wife. I am hoping to spend less … Read the rest
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I'm a medical student searching for an engagement ring. I have found a 1.5ct, G SI2 triple excellent round cut … Read the rest
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