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 there, We are looking to purchase a role gold solitaire ring from James Allen. Our budget is $3350 and the ring setting will cost us $500, so we have $2850 to spend on the diamond. Although I believe my sweetie says he would be pleased if we kept the entire purchase to $3100, he’s …
Hi: I’ve learned a lot from your site and thanks for all the resources. I’m looking for an asscher or emerald cut diamond, max price ~ $2800. It will be bezel-set in a yellow gold solitaire setting. I’m not very sensitive to color- in fact I kind of like the “vintage” look of lower color …
Hello I was wondering if you could help me with your thoughts and comments on these two diamonds: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5762063?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.24-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6182270?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am looking at purchasing a ring in the $8-10.5k range. After reviewing and studying the different information you provide on your website I have seen that I want to purchase based on: cut, color, …
Hi there, I’m looking to purchase this diamond from Blue Nile to be incorporated into an engagement ring: Blue Nile LD11261519 My only tiny concern is that I am not really able to tell whether the inclusion cited would be visible to the naked eye. Of course, as it’s a SI1 it doesn’t necessarily guarantee …
Hello! I’m in the UK and I’ve been searching for an engagement ring. My partner likes a petite ring style and I have decided on this setting from Blue Nile: Petite Twist Diamond Engagement Ring I’ve followed the advise on your site and have found the following diamond (and a few others that are similar): …
Hi, I’m trying to buy a wedding band to fit my 1.25 CTW engagement ring. (.75 center stone and two .50 side stones). I wanted to know if the deal on James Allen is worth it versus Jared’s deal on their .50 CTW 5 stone wedding bands. I read all your articles on if Jared’s …
Hi. I’m from the UK and I’m looking for a new engagement ring with a total budget of £5500. I’ve been looking mainly on Blue Nile as they ship from Ireland. My question is will a J colour diamond still look white in a platinum solitaire setting? I want to maximize carat (1.2), have an …
Hi there, It’s been a while since I reached out I hope you’re still available to assist! I think I’ve narrowed it down to anything H or above on color, 1.1 carat and above, James Allen, round, clarity SI1 or above, GIA lab. My budget for the diamond and setting is in the $6500-$7500 range …
Hello, I am going to buy a pair of diamond earrings for my girlfriend. I read your site, so I am contacting you. I was thinking of a pair of 1 carat each bought from Blue Nile. I know nothing of diamonds. I am not overly sensitive to cost and she appreciates things high quality. …
Hello, I was looking for help finding an oval ~1 carat diamond. Based on your site I was looking for a H-F Color and SI2 or greater clarity. A bad bowtie effect is fairly obvious to see but I wasn’t sure how detrimental a partial bowtie is? Your picture shows a bad bowtie and almost …
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