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 going to buy an engagement ring for my wonderful girlfriend and was hoping you guys could give me some advice and recommendations. My budget is around $5-6000 for the diamond (but closer to 5 would be ideal). I am based in the UK but will be visiting Miami at the beginning of …
I am looking for an engagement ring/bridal set. I believe she would like a princess cut diamond. Most likely in white gold. My budget is hoovering around $3,000. Thank you in advance for any assistance that you may be able to provide. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) do you want to use? This may …
Hi Diamond Pro, Firstly, thanks for this amazing service that you are providing. I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I started looking about a month ago, mostly on Blue Nile since my best friend’s fiancé told me about the site. About a week ago she told me that she used your …
Hi. I need help picking a diamond. My budget is $5000 (for the diamond). I will pay additional for the solitaire setting in white gold or platinum. I have been looking on Blue Nile and James Allen using the following search criteria: H-J Color, SI-1 clarity, Excellent Cut, approx 1 carat. I would like to …
Aloha from Hawaii, Thanks for all your helpful information on your website about purchasing a diamond engagement ring. I’ve been doing my research and find your knowledge very valuable and much appreciated. After a few weeks of educating myself, and looking around, both in retail stores and online, I think (gulp) I’m ready to make …
Dear Diamond Pro, I am writing to you about purchase on Blue Nile. I am about to place an order because sadly I lost my engagement ring… It was from Blue Nile and I am looking for something similar. 1.25 carat, round brilliant, ideal cut, G or H color. Would your recommend some choices? Also …
Excellent articles and advice. I may need some help after all. I am looking for a 3 carat oval diamond. Do you have any guidance on this please? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) are you planning to get? And what is your ballpark budget for the …
Good evening, Please let me start off by sincerely thanking you for the wealth of information that you have eloquently provided and compiled on your website. Thank you. I will soon be purchasing an engagement ring for my girlfriend, and the setting will be in the style of one of the following examples. A rose …
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