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:
Q&A: Looking for a Thin Rose Gold Halo Ring Within a $6k Budget Hello – I need help finding a round diamond 1.50ct to 2.0ct. Looking for H/VS2 and above if possible. Thanks! Can you tell me what style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) you are planning to …
Hello! Great informative site. I’m looking for a ring, budget around $10k. Round/classic with a simple single stone silver colored setting. I probably have a lot of questions that don’t have simple answers. Is $10K enough? Or is that a threshold where $12k would go exponentially further? Is that budget correct if I want something …
Hello! I’m in the market for an engagement ring and looking specifically at an oval shaped diamond, at least an I color, VS2 and 1.5 carats. I came across this one at Blue Nile and was hoping to get your opinion on it please? Blue Nile LD08400660 If you could point me to some other …
Sir/Ma’am, Good morning, and I hope this email finds you well. My girlfriend and I are looking into having an engagement ring custom-made, and I’ve found your educational articles very useful, so I wanted to see if your team could help us make sense of a stone we’ve been viewing on the James Allen website. …
Hi, I am so glad I stumbled across your alls site. I am currently looking at some James Allen diamonds and am having a hard time making a decision. The problem I keep questioning is why some have higher “ratings” via GIA and cost less or smaller and cost more with worse ratings. I am …
Hi there! I am about to purchase an engagement ring from Lauren B Jewelry in NYC. I have been there in person so I know the quality is great but have not seen the diamond choices given in person. She sent me choices via a youtube video today and I can send the link over …
Hi, I am thinking of getting a heart-shaped 2+ carat solitaire for my wife – 10th wedding anniversary. Good idea to get it off Blue Nile? If so, can you give me one of those discount codes? If you find a good one there, then why not. Here is the coupon for $50 off: [contact …
Hello Diamonds Pro, It’s great that you offer advice! I’m hoping you can advise on whether the level of ‘sparkle’ for the below 2 diamonds will be good based on their parameters (I’ve included all info I have :))? I’m concerned about the cut given that GIA do not grade these diamonds. EMERALD CUT Measurements …
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