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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I’m just wondering what you think of this diamond. Blue Nile LD08344287 I am looking to get an engagement ring and I found this diamond that seems to be what I am looking for, and the price is right. I’m just curious if this is considered “eye clean” I see some cloudiness on the side …
Hello, I’m in the market for a diamond (for an engagement ring) and would love to hear more information about your services. Please contact me to discuss further. Thank you! Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (platinum/white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking …
Hello, Thanks for helping. Searching for a diamond 1.5 Ct – with 10-11k budget – possibly H or G – that goes well on www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-twisted-pave-engagement-ring-item-53678?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also I went to a Blue Nile associate near me who said these were the best advanced characteristic to search for in a round diamond. Do these matter that much? …
So I’m looking for a ring and I have been visiting your site a lot. You seem to have a ton of great advice! So my girlfriend LOVES solitaires with the sidestone bands. She has tiny hands, I believe she is a size 5. So I don’t think it would be necessary to put a …
Good day, I’m located in Australia and I’m looking for the classic engagement ring with the one carat diamond in the price range 4000-5000 AUD inc. postage and tax. It has to be timeless classic design, which I believe would be a solitaire with the single diamond. The material depends on the final price, if …
I’m looking to put together a diamond engagement ring from James Allen or Blue Nile. I’d like a .90 carat and above, round ring, ideal cut, with at least G color or better? Clarity I can’t really tell what it will look like to the naked eye. Do you have any suggestions/recommendations? Also I’m not …
Hello, I am interested in buying an engagement ring with an eye-clean 0.85-1.00 carat round diamond. I quite like this setting: Blue Nile Petite Nouveau Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Could you help me pick a diamond? I was looking at these two (both 0.9 carat): 1) Blue Nile LD08066526 2) Blue Nile LD08185130 What …
Hello Diamond Pros! Your site is simply amazing. I feel like you’ve done an amazing job explaining all the different avenues of how to choose the correct diamond for you while giving a subjective/honest opinion. It is now time for me to go out on the edge and try and find that right diamond for …
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