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’m looking for help finding the right diamond for a custom engagement ring. I’m looking for a pear cut, $3,500 budget (I already have the setting budgeted separately). Priority is cut quality, but I would like to keep color at I or better and clarity at SI1 or better (eye-clean). Most of what I …
Hi, I am looking for help selecting a diamond for an engagement ring. I have visited the James Allen site but would like guidance on whether a diamond will be eye clean or not. My budget is $10,000 and I am hoping to find a round diamond in the 1.50 ct range. Let me know …
Hello, I’m looking for for a cushion cut diamond for an engagement ring. I’ve learned a lot from your site it has been such a great resource thank you. I was wondering if you could guide me a little more. This is what I have so far, my girlfriend wants that setting, but the diamond …
Hi, I am looking for an engagement ring (somewhere in the range of $2,000) and found this on James Allen. Setting – 18K YELLOW GOLD SOLO INFINITY ENGAGEMENT RING Diamond – www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.60-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5586476?a_aid=dmnd1357 My fiance loved the setting, so I am going with this one but I am not sure about the diamond if it is …
Hello, I have a budget of $4k give or take. I’m currently looking at a platinum solitaire ring setting that costs around $800 so that leaves me with $3,200 for the diamond +/- tax. I need the ring to be purchased from James Allen since I can pick it up myself without notice. For the …
Hi, I am looking to purchase a diamond from Blue Nile to go in the Oval Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum. The budget for the diamond is up to $2,500. We’ve done some research and are aware of the bowtie effect, but are hoping you can help us find an eye-clean diamond with a …
Hello, I’ve been looking at diamonds on Blue Nile’s site and have selected a few options. Because it is online, and I’m not a jeweler, I just don’t know if the diamond will look as I expect once I order it. Blue Nile LD10752064 Blue Nile LD10659781 Blue Nile LD10315092 What I’m looking for is …
You guys seem to know what you’re talking about. I’m looking for something like this (just sold): Blue Nile LD09811023 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5679388?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5503335?a_aid=dmnd1357 Ideal Cut Color H or better Clarity VVS2 or better (prefer VVS1) Size 0.9 – 1.1 carat Price range $4,000 – 6,000, including the setting which is about $390. Any help is appreciated. …
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