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admin / February 9, 2022

Custom diamond selections for Clint

“Clint” (not his real name) wrote in using the Contact me form, looking for a round shaped eye-clean diamond of around 1.3 to 1.6 carat. He was also wondering if now is a good time to buy. I believe it is a good time to buy. BUT no time of the year is better than […]

admin / October 31, 2021

The best eye-clean diamond examples I found for sale

Updated October 31, 2021 If you’ve landed on this page, you know how much money eye clean diamonds can save you. That’s one thing that makes them so good. But you’re a busy person. You don’t have the time to comb through inventories at James Allen, Blue Nile, Brilliance, etc., searching for these 4-leaf clovers. […]

admin / October 12, 2021

Eye Clean Diamond selections for Max

Hi Max, this is a non-indexed page, so only you can find it. I’m so glad you joined the many people who are contacting me directly through the Contact Form. As you can see, I’m replying within mere hours. I love helping you find diamonds. I’ve found what I am 100% confident are two eye-clean […]

admin / October 10, 2021

5 White Sapphire Engagement Rings You Can Grab Right Now.

In this short, info-packed article on white sapphire engagement rings, you’ll learn what to know about them in a Q-A format. Then you’ll see a constantly-updated list of 10 white sapphires you can choose for an engagement ring right now. Are White Sapphires Good for Engagement Rings? Blue sapphires are increasingly popular as a choice […]

admin / September 30, 2021

Is Kay Outlet legit? Or risky. Read this first.

Is Kay Outlet legit? Read this short article before you buy.

admin / September 21, 2021

Should you buy a VRAI Diamond? Read this first.

Should you consider a VRAI lab-created diamond when shopping for an engagement ring? Are all VRAI diamonds lab-created? Is a VRAI diamond worth it? Are VRAI diamonds real? Before you buy, read this article first. Seriously. I promise you will learn very important information which they may not want you to notice. You’ll also learn […]

admin / August 21, 2021

How to build a James Allen Ring Studio Diamond Engagement Ring. For MUCH less than you imagine.

Is James Allen’s Ring Studio custom engagement ring builder worth it? You be the judge. I’ve been unable to find this beautiful Sapphire halo, rope pave platinum engagement ring anywhere else. Even better, you can design it yourself. (And I’ll show you how in this article. So easy yet so powerful.) Even better, I found […]

admin / August 20, 2021

“How do I know if my SI1 diamond is eye clean?” With live examples.

All VS2 diamonds are considered to be eye clean — IF they’re graded by one of these two diamond-grading labs. Any diamond graded by the GIA or AGS as VS2 or better clarity is automatically eye clean. The definition of eye clean is not anything official, however. It’s not a gemological designation. But it’s a […]

admin / August 19, 2021

Eye-Clean Diamonds: (The Real) Everything You Need to Know article

If you’ve read Diamonds.pro article, Eye-Clean Diamonds: Everything You Need to Know, then you may already agree that they leave a LOT out. But in this article of mine here, you really DO get everything you need to know. You’ll have a complete understanding of eye-clean diamonds. Even better, you’ll know exactly how to find […]

admin / August 13, 2021

Examples of eye-clean diamond prices — and mistakes to avoid

Updated October 25, 2021 For most diamond clarity scores, looking for eye clean bargains is a total waste of time. Which clarity scores have the bargains in eye clean diamonds? Read on to find out fast. I break it down for you and show you real, live, ready-to-purchase eye-clean diamonds at highly respected retailers. Only […]

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