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.
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Hi, First off thanks for all the detailed information available on your website – it really helped me get my bearings in the world of diamonds. It has been very helpful in the past when shopping for diamond stud earrings but now I’m hoping for some more personalized help shopping for an engagement ring! My …
Hi, I’m just wondering whether I should go for a SI1 marquise diamond or higher, it would be between 0.6- 0.7 cts. I’m worried I will see the inclusions. If the SI diamond is eye-clean, then sure! https://www.diamonds.pro/education/clarity/ What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you going to put it …
Hi, I’m looking for a 3ct pear cut diamond under $15k. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) would you like to put it in? This may affect the diamond’s color a bit. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/ I am interested in a half pave band of about .3-.4 ct weight in 18k white gold. …
I have a budget of around $10,000 for a stone. I already have a family jeweler who I’m having create a custom setting in platinum or white gold. My (future) fiance wants an oval diamond of 1.75-2ct. What is the best stone I can get for this price range? Is this even a feasible budget? …
Looking for a diamond to bring to my halo engagement ring. Currently looking at this diamond. Blue Nile LD09646952 The diamond you chose is beautifully cut, but the strong fluorescence might be an issue. It usually causes a hazy/milky look on such a high color (it’s not possible to see it n a screen). https://www.diamonds.pro/education/fluorescence/ …
Hello Diamond Pro Team, I am looking for an engagement ring and would appreciate it tremendously if you would help me out with this difficult choice. The plan is to use a white gold, petite pavé ring, from the models I have seen online it will probably be in the £1,000 range. I was thinking …
Hello! I’ve been shopping lately for a pear shaped diamond for an engagement. I am basically looking for the perfect diamond, and I could use some help! My fiancé-to-be works in a lab and the odds of the diamond being under a microscope are extremely high! I’m really flexible on price, but let’s say a …
Hello, I would like some assistance in searching for a solitaire. I’m looking for something between 2.2 – 2.4 carats with a budget of about USD 15k. As per your articles, cut proportion is a priority to me but I’m not quite certain about a trade off between clarity and colour. I am not married …
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