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:
Hi, Looking at round cut diamonds on James Allen. Would like the best looking stone: Cut – True Hearts, Color H to J for white gold setting, 1.5 to 1.8 carets, no visible inclusions – $10000 to $12000 range. Leaning towards a pave or channel setting. Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2456694?a_aid=dmnd1357 An I …
Hi. I’m interested in a pair of earrings 1 ctw., in excellent GIA cut, but would prefer $3K or less. Is this possible? Thanks very much. Can you also tell me what shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestions. Hi. Thanks for your e-mail. The shape I …
I am looking to buy a set of diamond earrings for my wife. I am looking at a total weight of .70-1.00 carat princess cut studs in a white gold setting. I was thinking about buying from Blue Nile. They are .73 carat color F, clarity SI1, and cut: good. They are priced at $1208. …
I am wondering if you can help me pick the best option(s) based on the characteristics that I am looking for? I am looking to spend $3,000-$4,600 for an oval diamond, approx. 1 carat (I am generally looking at .95-1.2 carats); H color (I would consider G or I, but I do not want it …
I think I will purchase my diamond stud earrings from Blue Nile. Are you still offering coupon codes? …… I am looking for diamond studs online. Approx .75 – .80 tcw. F-I color. Ideal cut. VS1 to SI1. I would love to keep it under $1400 but could go to $1500. Your article is very …
My wife’s wedding ring got smashed when she was trying to return a heavy Laserjet printer to Costco. She’s looked everywhere but can’t find the diamond. She would like to look for a replacement. We would like something with inclusions that can’t be seen by the naked eye. The cut of the diamond is round …
Hi, looking to buy a 2 carat round diamond for a platinum engagement band. I’ve been counseled to seek out G-H in color and VS2-S1 in clarity. I’ve been looking on JamesAllen.com but am a little overwhelmed with the options available and am wondering if you could assist me in this process? I’d like to …
I want to buy my wife a pair of diamond stud earrings for her first Mothers Day. I saw a pair at Sams that were .95 HI-I1 IFI for 899. I would like at least 3/4 carat and really don’t know much about diamonds. Price range under 1000. Thanks. The best I found was this …
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