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 have been reading your site and searching online for a diamond/engagement ring, your site has been incredibly informative but holy options batman! My tentative budget is $10,000, if another $1,000 would make a big difference based on diamonds available I could flex the budget up a little bit. In talking with my girlfriend …
Hello, I am little clueless about diamonds, but have some reasonable criteria to work with. Ring size J Shallow set solitaire diamond Rose gold band, slim Centre diamond size 1.3 carats 4-5 claws holding Budget in the region of £6,000 ($7,800) Could you point me in the right direction? Should I be looking at purchasing …
I have been shopping on Blue Nile and I had thought that finding the right diamond was what I needed first. I have never shopped for rings or diamonds in my life, so after reading this article I am now reconsidering that. My girlfriend wants a setting with a halo and 1.3-1.8 carats in the …
Hi, I found the ring in the setting my girlfriend likes. The merchant will sell me the whole ring for $7,495; the ring setting itself (with about .7 in small diamonds in 14k white gold) is $2,470. They would attach-get this-a 1 carat (exactly) G VS2 ring with an excellent cut for $5,025! ($2,470+$5,025 = …
Hi there! I’ve been actively looking for a 1.5+ carat VVS2+/E+ emerald cut diamond and pave engagement band. I’ve sifted through numerous diamonds in numerous places, both in person and online. My budget is $12,000 total, so I’m estimating $11,000 on the diamond and $1,000 on the setting. Any help you can provide would be …
I was just reading your article regarding Blue Nile, I am very close to purchasing on this site and noticed your article mentioned to contact you directly for any discount codes. Any help would be grateful. Thank you. I’m happy to send you this unique coupon code that gives you $50 off of your order …
Hello! I am looking to purchase the below diamond from Ritani and currently have it on hold. Before I move forward I would love to get your input and also to ask you if there might be something comparable out there that you’ve seen. My original budget was $30k, but I wasn’t finding anything I …
Hello, I need recommendation on this diamond: Blue Nile LD08152955 It looks good to me, but is it eye clean? …… Can you please provide me your recommendation on this diamond too? Blue Nile LD08764048 …… I also came across this diamond. It seems pretty clean, but I’m wondering about the price. Is this a …
Hey, I read your reviews all the time and I’m stuck between two nice stones. Any advice? Brilliance and sparkle are very important to me as well as having an eye-clean diamond. Please let me know your thoughts! www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.358-i-vs2-princess-diamond-ags-104086010002?a_aid=y www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.44-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3033802?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks! I don’t like the inclusion on the JA stone. It would be visible to …
Hi! My boyfriend asked me to look at engagement rings. I fell in love with the cushion cut style with micropave band and halo. I know that he can order that from James Allen or Blue Nile, but I noticed that the halo style of the rings at Tiffany just looks more sparkly. They said …
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