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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Hello, thank you for such an informative site. I’m looking at three diamonds. If you can please provide me your opinion to pick one. I will be very grateful. If you can suggest some other diamond, I will highly appreciate that too. I want to make her 0.50 carat engagement ring. I have posted the …
So this diamond has a needle inclusion across the middle when magnified but do you think that this inclusion is noticeable by the naked eye without magnification? Is this diamond a good buy? Budget is $5,500 for the diamond. Blue Nile LD09782956 That’s definitely not a good diamond. The specs are great, but the needle …
Hi, I’m looking for a round diamond of 0.75-1.0 carat to set in a solitaire engagement ring. Naturally, I’ve been looking online at the usual suspects but there is an overwhelming supply of stones. My key priority is the cut, but the rest of the Cs is naturally also important. We live in Sweden so …
Hello, I respectfully seek your assistance. After many hours, I have arrived at the following two stones on Blue Nile (diamond stud set): Blue Nile LD09185469-LD09961138 The price is a bit more than I wanted to pay. Further, the amount of needles in Stone 2 is worrisome to me since I’m not sure if that …
Hello, Can you suggest an online site for a gray diamond? I am looking for over a carat but under $2,500. Unfortunately, I didn’t find any gray diamonds over one carat for only $2,500. What were the prices you found? Thank you. These were the best prices I found for a 1ct+ diamond: Blue Nile …
I need advice on the right type of diamond to purchase for a halo ring setting (ring size 7). Looking at 1 to 2 carats total weight. My budget preference would be under $5000. Are you looking for a round cut diamond? Also, what metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) should be the setting in? First choice …
I hope this message finds you well. I love Diamonds Pro, and I rely on your information heavily. I was wondering if you can help me. I am looking to buy a princess cut engagement ring here in the next couple of months. I am looking to get the diamond between 1-1.3 carats with the …
Hi, I’m in the process of looking for a diamond for a pendant necklace to give to my fiance on our wedding day. This is the setting I think I’ll go with (18K White Gold 4 prong basket): 18K WHITE GOLD FOUR PRONG WIRE BASKET SOLITAIRE PENDANT (MOUNTING) I’m looking at round diamonds. I’ve been …
Thank you for the amazing site, I’ve spent more hours than I care to count comparing diamonds online to what you have written about. Here is the diamond I have a question about: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4240891?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s a little above what I planned to budget but everything seems to match what I’m looking for. In the GIA …
First off, thank you SO much for all the information you provide. This quest for a diamond has made me feel dumb, and the advice you’ve given others makes me feel slightly less-uneducated. I was wondering if I could get your help in finding a 0.9+ct round diamond for this setting from James Allen. 14K …
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