In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.
Use the filter below to find Q&As relevant to your diamond search:
Hello, I am looking for a diamond in the $10,000 a $20,000 range (round shape). The brilliance and fiery appearance is most important to me followed by carat. My preference is James Allen. Do you have any suggestions? Can you please tell me what setting style (solitaire/pave/side stones/halo) and metal (white gold/rose gold/yellow gold/platinum) you’re …
Hello – I am looking to buy a pair of diamond studs for my wife. My budget is $2.5k-4k. I’d like to shoot for a tcw of around 1.5 (comfortable going -.10 tcw or so less). I realize this is a wide budget range, but I am trying to be flexible in order to get …
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6460555?a_aid=dmnd1357 Is this diamond any good? That diamond (www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6460555?a_aid=dmnd1357) looks nice and has great specs. The feather might be partly covered with a prong. Thanks. I’ll be moving forward with this diamond! OK, perfect. I checked the inventory and couldn’t find a better choice. Great find! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …
I’m interested in buying a diamond(not in a ring/jewellery). I just want to collect nice things. I know very little other than what I’ve read. I’m from the UK. How would you recommend I start my collection? Your best bet is to find something on Blue Nile (https://www.diamonds.pro/reviews/blue-nile/) as they have an office in Dublin, …
Hello, I am looking to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I know that she wants a cushion shape with a halo and some diamonds going down the side of the ring, in a white gold setting. Knowing that, I thought this process would be easy…not so much. I’ve done a lot to educate …
My boyfriend and I have been looking at engagement rings. We found a setting that I love at Shane Co. After doing some reading through the reviews on your website we realized that getting a diamond from Shane Co would not be the best route to do. So we have been searching on Blue Nile …
Hello! I love your website and I have been reading and learned so much. I am currently looking to purchase at either Blue Nile, James Allen or Majesty Diamonds. The prices at Majesty Diamonds seems to be sometime be too good to be true. Especially right now as they have a 25% off rebate. Here …
Hi, I’m looking for the best place to get an oval diamond. Hoping to stay around $17k or lower (if possible). Specs: 1.8 – 2.0 ct SI1 and up. (looking for something eye clean) Color: D-G Flouro: faint to none Cut: I’m less familiar with how to judge oval diamonds but want the highest cut …
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