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.
Use the filter below to find Q&As relevant to your diamond search:
Hello! I am choosing an engagement ring and your articles have been a great help to me! I am going to buy a 1.21 carat (this number has special meaning to us) round diamond with a platinum Tiffany setting. My budget for the diamond is around $8000. I trimmed down the list to 3 diamonds …
Hi! I’m searching for an oval diamond for this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-oval-center-item-17457?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the diamond is $3200. I know from her best friend that she would prefer a diamond in the 0.8 carat range, she thinks anything above 1 is a little big for her taste. I’m wondering if you could help guide me …
I’m looking for a beautiful ring, but don’t have much money. My girlfriend would like it to have small diamonds down the sides, but a large diamond in the center that doesn’t stick up too far. I am sorry for not knowing technical terms and not being very specific, but I would really appreciate help. …
Good evening, I’m in the need of some professional help for a setting and diamond setup. She likes a rose gold pave setting. She is a small girl with small hands. She is a nurse and works with her hands frequently. She wants a round diamond. I’m thinking 1 to 1.5 carat with the best …
Hi! First, let me thank you all for the tremendous service that you are offering. I think it’s incredibly generous that you are providing this services for free. I am currently on the hunt for a radiant cut diamond that will be set in a white gold solitaire setting. I have a budget of about …
Hi there, I’ve just recently started searching for diamond rings, but it seems like the general consensus is cut is the most important factor for a diamond. Is cut even more important for diamonds of larger carats or is it equally important irregardless of the size? I have a budget of ~$1500 and around .4-.5 …
Hi, I’m hoping you can help me. I’m looking for an engagement ring, round diamond in 18k white gold setting. I’m partial to this James Allen setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-15mm-comfort-fit-engagement-ring-item-22591?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m having trouble pairing a diamond with it. My budget is ~$5k. I looked around and I like this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3157497?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s beautifully cut, eye-clean …
I am looking for a diamond ring, with gold band and my budget is between $4-5k. Thank you. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) do you want to use? This may affect …
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