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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Hello, I’m looking for a cushion cut .95ct to 1.1ct with a $4500-5000 max budget for the stone only. It would go with the following setting https://www.helzberg.com/product/scott+kay+semi+mount+1988579.do?from=Search&cx=0 but in 18k white gold and I’m not purchasing it from Helzberg. I came across the following stone: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2210607?a_aid=dmnd1357 and would like your opinion on it or other …
Hi, I’m in the process of looking for a diamond for an engagement ring I’m buying for my girlfriend. Primarily, I’ve been looking on James Allen. I have not picked out the exact setting yet, but I’ve narrowed down to a handful. I’m going to be choosing an 18k White Gold, either Pave or Channel …
Hi, I’m hoping to get your help on a cushion cut diamond (that will be set in yellow gold). I’d love a chunky (not crushed ice) cut with as much shimmer as possible, I’d obviously like the diamond to be as large as possible, but since my budget is 6k-8k, I don’t know how much …
Hi, Would your recommendation of “White Gold / Platinum Ring Round: H-J” hold also for large diamonds (2-2.5 carats)? Thanks! Yes, if there are no additional stones in the setting, J color is perfect even for a big stone. Unless you’re extremely color sensitive, it will look colorless. Can you tell me what your approximate …
Have you any thoughts on purchases through ice.com – can you point me to a review on your site. I’m looking at this ring, can you recommend a better value elsewhere? https://www.ice.com/rings/wedding-rings/bridal-sets/c/1497/1-8-9-ct-tw-lucida-three-stone-princess-cut-bridal-set-in-18k-yellow-gold-amc-abs1042i118ky100p/p/269636 That is in terms of the main ring (with three stones). Thank you for your help. …… I had written another question previously, …
I am looking for a diamond around 2 carats, ideal cut. It will be mounted against a wide gold band. From what I have read I can get a diamond a little further down the color scale because of the band color. As far as clarity goes I was thinking VS1. It will be a …
I am in Berlin and would like to buy a brilliant cut diamond around 0.80 carat (the diameter must be around 6 mm) H or I color, eye-clean (I do not like black crystals, pinpoint is OK), none fluorescent and the most important is an super ideal or ideal cut (I like sparkling diamonds). The …
I’d like to get a diamond with a somewhat blue fluorescence for an engagement ring (white gold). My budget is $3500, but I’d like to stay below $3000. I’ve found this: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.73-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1986514?a_aid=dmnd1357 And was about to buy, but thought I’d get some advice first. Thanks! The diamond you found is well cut and eye-clean, but …
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