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, I’m looking for an oval diamond. My budget is around $3,000. My maximum budget for the ring is $4,000 including the oval diamond and a pave setting. I’ve been searching in Blue Nile, and I’ve found some around .9 carats. But I don’t know how to choose the best for the money. I didn’t …
Hi. I’m living in the UK and have been looking on Blue Nile for an engagement ring. I’ve settled on a solitaire setting in white gold. I’m having trouble deciding on the diamond. I have a budget of about £2,000 and if it’s possible, would like a round .70 carat diamond. I have searched myself …
Hello, I am looking to buy diamond stud earrings for a push present. I am looking at either 1 ct tw or 1.5ct tw studs. I’ve read your article on purchasing studs and I regularly read the Q&A. At this size your article says I should buy their preset studs however I’ve seen several Q&As …
Hi, I’m very new to this. I’ve read all I can but to be honest I’m lost. I only have $3,000-$4,000 CAD budgeted for a ring, and the below link is the best I can come up with. Am I wasting money on things that I ultimately won’t be able to discern? Preference: round diamond, …
Hi. What would be the best 1-1.2 carat diamond with a classic 6 prong setting which will still look excellent to the naked eye? What shape diamond are you looking for? It would be a round shape. A well cut J-color diamond would look fantastic in a solitaire setting. Look at these options: Blue Nile …
Hello. Help, help, help :). I’m proposing to my GF of 19 years in 2 months. Looking for a round diamond on Blue Nile (preferred vendor) for no more than $7,000. Would like to have a diamond that has fire and is brilliant, but would like the imperfections not to be so visible. But in …
Hi. Could you please find a beautiful ring for my wife? Three stone ring, white gold. The budget is $6,500. Here’s my recommendation: Three-Stone Petite Trellis Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold Classic Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold Blue Nile LD11525056 Blue Nile LD11906992 Side stones Blue Nile LD11691263 Center stone …
Good afternoon. Firstly, thank you for your interesting articles. I would truly love some advice on purchasing an engagement ring. My budget is between $7-12k for a round diamond, G-D in colour with a VS1 and up clarity. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.11-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2420261?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2765837?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2617744?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3435627?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well …
I’m looking to buy a solitaire diamond engagement ring. I’m based in the UK and want to avoid customs/duty considerations, so for example Blue Nile is preferred to James Allen. Diamond shape: round brilliant Budget: up to £2,900 for the diamond In general, quality (particularly cut) is more important than size, but 0.70 carat or …
Hi, First of all thank you so much for all the education and support in the diamond search to all the beginners like me. I’d like to find the “perfect” sparkling gem, it doesn’t need to weight much if it’s perfectly brilliant! The diamonds I’m looking at now are the following, one from BGD Signature …
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