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Tell me what you are considering, your budget and what matters most to you. I will point you toward the right educational guide or a carefully selected retailer option.

Karina
Editor, The Carat Post · 11 years in fine watches · GIA gemology student · Florida

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  1. What you are shopping for
  2. Your approximate budget: under $2,500, $2,500–$5,000, $5,000–$10,000, $10,000–$25,000 or over $25,000
  3. Natural diamond, lab-grown diamond, colored gemstone, or unsure
  4. Preferred shape and metal, if you have them
  5. When you need it
  6. The link to any piece you are considering
  7. What matters most: size, quality, rarity, design, value or a future heirloom

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