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 am looking for a ring. I am still undecided between a halo type ring or a solitaire. Budget around $8-10k. Best regards. Can you also tell me what shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion. I am thinking of a classic round, solitaire ring. Haven’t …
Can you help with your suggestions on the below engagement ring specifications? .9x, NOT a full carat. CUT = IDEAL _ PRINCESS COLOR = H CLARITY = VS FLOURESCENCE = NONE GIA/AGS certification White gold band Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other) you’re going to use? Different …
Hi, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …
HI, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …
Hi, First, thank you for providing such comprehensive and pertinent educational tools for free. I heard about you on the Art of Charm podcast. I am looking for an engagement ring with a deep yellow diamond set in white gold. My budget is around $6000 total cost. I like the look of pave up one …
Hi guys, Thanks so much for your help. You are literally the best. I had no idea how much consideration to give diamond buying until I started reading your site. Almost made some extreme blunders. My budget is about $8,000, and I suppose I’m looking for a diamond that has maximum brilliance/sparkle. The Brain Gavin …
Hey. I’m looking for an oval diamond between 1.5 to 1.9 carats for a solitaire rose gold setting. My budget is $9000. New to this so I was wondering what would be the best diamond for that setting. Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-2752674?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and with the quality I’d …
I was hoping you guys could help me with this diamond. I have a little concern. Blue Nile LD09905197 Is the feather inclusion anything I should worry about? The clarity is VS2 so it should be ok but it still has me worried since princess cut is prone to chipping. Or should I keep looking …
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