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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I’m looking to upgrade my wife’s engagement ring for our anniversary. I’m looking at the following setting in rose gold at James Allen: 14K ROSE GOLD CHANNEL SET PRINCESS SHAPED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING For diamonds, I’m choosing between these two. Both are similar round shaped diamonds: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-3430333?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-6029915?&a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is around $5000. Are these …
Hi! Can you help with a comparison between these 2 models from James Allen – what is the main thing the extra $3,000 is getting me with the more expensive one? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.12-carat-f-color-if-clarity-sku-1918886?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.05-carat-f-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-6275655?&a_aid=dmnd1357 The first diamond ( www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.12-carat-f-color-if-clarity-sku-1918886?a_aid=dmnd1357) is much better cut, it’s significantly bigger and it’s an IF clarity which is rarer. I would …
Hello, I am looking to buy and engagement ring. I have already decided on the Falling Edge Halo in Platinum for the setting from James Allen. PLATINUM FALLING EDGE PAVE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING I am now looking for a pear-shaped diamond for the ring. I am looking for the diamond to be at least 0.8 …
Hi! Can you please send me some diamond recommendations for a pave ring? Oval shape, 1ct. Thanks! Here you go: Blue Nile LD11182859 Blue Nile LD11438578 Thank you for sending these options. I found this one below with a shape I like better. What are your thoughts? Blue Nile LD11246387 That one is beautiful as …
I am looking for a diamond for 50th – platinum setting, hoping for eye clean. I picked out the following from James Allen. Thanks! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.90-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-6154542?a_aid=dmnd1357 … Will the diamond I listed be ok in terms of color with platinum channel setting? Also, the diamond I picked has moderate blue fluorescence, will that match diamond and …
I have been looking on Blue Nile and James Allen. I like the feature that I am able to look at the diamonds, the problem is that I don’t really know what to look for. I was hoping for some help in finding the best diamond for what I am looking for. I am looking …
Hi Diamond Pro, I am planning to propose to my girlfriend and need help picking out a beautiful 1ct diamond. My budget is: $4500-$5500 Canadian for the diamond. Setting: Petite Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring I found two diamonds on the Blue Nile website, can you please let me know what you think? Blue Nile LD11846758 …
Hi there, Thank you so much for all of your incredible information! I am buying diamond stud earrings, looking on Blue Nile. Your content has been so helpful. These pairs: Blue Nile LD11309199-LD12094236 Blue Nile LD11337149-LD11702671 Blue Nile LD11902422-LD12076072 Any guidance or if there is a different pair you would suggest, I would be so …
Hello! I am looking to purchase an engagement ring, from either James Allen (top choice) or Blue Nile (close second choice), and would love some assistance in narrowing down my options. I’m looking for: – Pear shape diamond, somewhere between 1.0 and 1.4 carat – 18k white gold setting, Pave style – Budget is up …
After reading through your informative site I wish to seek your help in purchasing an engagement ring, white gold, 6 prong “Tiffany” style setting. for my GF. Diamond Size I am thinking of approx. 1.5 carat. wishing to get max sparkle within a realistic price. Ring size is “I” (US 4.5 I think). I’m assuming …
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