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:
Dear Diamond Pros, I’m hoping you can help me pick out a diamond. My girlfriend is interested in a 14K white gold halo setting. Probably something like this: Blue Nile Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring. Can you recommend a few eye clean diamonds between 1.9-2.1 carats appropriate for this kind of setting? My budget for the …
I have visited your site a few times, but then forgot about it. I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage this year and decided that would be the time to buy the diamond I have always wanted. Reviewed a 1/4 ring that had been in my husband’s family, but had always dreamed of something …
Hello. I just stumbled across your article providing tips for purchasing cushion cut diamonds. I have unexpectedly found myself in the market for a loose diamond. Several months ago my wife’s diamond fell out of her ring and it was lost. It was a princess cut diamond (1.21 carats, F color, SI1 clarity). It was …
I’m looking for a pair of diamond stud earrings with locking clasps. In particular, I’m looking for round, brilliant cut 1.20 to 1.40 total carat weight, SI-1 clarity, ideal cut (this is very important) I colour stones set in 18K white gold. Any recommendations from your preferred online vendors would be greatly appreciated. Can you …
Dear Diamonds pro, I am looking at buying an engagement ring and wanted your opinion on whether it is better to buy: Online (eg. BlueNile) vs Hatton Garden (I am based in London) vs Dubai (I am due to go there in March anyway) I read your article about Dubai and I can see you …
Hi, I’m interested in getting a pair of diamond earrings for myself and came across Blue Nile which seem really legitimate and up to par exactly as you guys found. I want to get the 1 carat diamond earrings which look amazing on the site. Is this a good buy? And will I get my …
Hi, I found your site to have quite useful information. You asked for questions quite a few times, so here you are: I am looking to “upgrade” the diamond in my wife’s engagement ring. We purchased the original 0.25 ct marquise 40 years ago when we were broke graduate students. Since she wanted a marquise …
Hello Friends! Over a year ago I bought an engagement ring and now I would like to upgrade it for our anniversary. I purchased a 2.31 round, K, VS1 for about $13,500 at JamesAllen.com. I would like to take advantage and upgrade but now I see that they are selling L color & M color …
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