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’ve been looking online & I’ve found the style – I’ve been looking at https://www.thediamondstore.co.uk/danielle-gia-diamond-engagement-side-stone-ring-in-18kw-gold-1ct-g-si2-p23547c1248.cfm Would you say this is a good deal or could I get identical for cheaper? Your advice would be greatly appreciated. I wouldn’t recommend purchasing from them. They claim that the diamond is GIA certified, but you as a …
Thinking about purchasing this stone: Blue Nile LD10920177 Wondering if there are any red flags. It is an excellent option. It’s beautifully cut, eye-clean and has a minimal bow-tie. Great find! That diamond was snatched up. How about this one? This would be going on a yellow gold micro pave setting. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-5813436?a_aid=dmnd1357 … Also, this …
Hi, I am looking to buy an emerald shaped diamond engagement ring and have found a variety of loose diamonds online and in stores that are around $11K and are 1.5 carat, F color, VS1. They seem to have other different characteristics, but I was wondering what would be the best thing to focus on …
My wife just lost her .5 carat diamond out of her wedding ring of 30 years and is heart broken. I need to replace it. I know nothing but I have a budget between $800 & $1,000. Please help… Does your wife have a solitaire, a pave/side stones, or a halo setting? Also, what shape …
Hi, I’ve been looking for a nice 0.5 carat round diamond for an engagement ring – just wanted to get your opinions on this one that I’ve found: Blue Nile LD00060342 I’m looking for something that has excellent value and looks great without spending too much, around the vicinity of $2k! The diamond you found …
Hi, I’m looking in BN for an engagement ring of around € 3.000. My idea is to get a diamond between 0.9 and 0.95 ct. Here some examples: Diamond: Blue Nile LD10930704 Blue Nile LD11078904 Could you give me your opinion, also based on the setting I have chosen: Setting : Nouveau Knife Edge Six Claw …
I’m looking for a .9-1.0 pear-shaped diamond that will be set in rose gold. I have a few questions… First, is a VS1 diamond always going to be eye clean? Second, what is your opinion on color if a diamond is going in rose gold… go down to J? How do I know when looking …
I’m interested in a half carat round diamond, ~1.3K$. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color). I need the diamond for a pendant and I don’t …
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