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:
Hello , I am currently shopping for a round diamond and need help finding a diamond. My budget is $1700. It will be set in a yellow gold ring with platinum prongs. Other than the cut preference (ideal) and being eye clean I am flexible on the other parameters to find the largest acceptable diamond …
Hey there! First off, thank you so much for your website. It’s easily the most informative and trustworthy site I’ve found on diamond shopping and info. Most of us are new to this, and it’s great to find a place that cares about us not getting ripped off and being informed. I was hoping you …
I would love your help and advice finding a great diamond. I read all your reviews and I really like James Allen. I know the setting that I would like (18K Yellow Gold Cushion Outline Pave Engagement Ring SKU:17086Y; www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-yellow-gold-cushion-outline-pave-engagement-ring-item-49873?a_aid=dmnd1357), and I am fairly certain that I would like a round cut instead of cushion cut. My …
Hello. I came across your site looking for diamond buying advice and I couldn’t have found anywhere better. Thanks! So after trawling through lots of diamonds on James Allen I think I may have found a nice one. Could you please let me know your thoughts, or perhaps alternatives at a similar price, Many thanks. …
I am looking for advice on a diamond for an engagement ring. The setting I would like to use is: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/14k-white-gold-round-and-marquise-shape-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49489?a_aid=dmnd1357 The same setting is also available at Blue Nile. My total budget for the ring is 2500-2800, so after the setting that leaves me +/- 1900 for the diamond. My girlfriend likes princess cuts and …
Hi, I am looking for a ring that has the same setting as Tiffany Novo. I am looking for skinny pave band with cathedral, low-set center diamond like Tiffany Novo. My budget is around $5000. Please let me know if you can help me find this setting and a diamond online. Thank you! Can you …
Hi, I’m shopping around for an engagement ring. I want to buy this diamond in a yellow gold halo setting. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.02-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2031746?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the diamond is $3,300. Is that the best diamond I can get? Please advise me, thank you! This is one of the cases when an I color diamond is a border line. …
Hi, I’d like to buy a diamond for my soon-to-be wife. Can I have your help? I’d like to be in the 10K neighborhood, but choose between different options with thorough explanation, if possible of the pros and cons. Thanks. Before I’ll start searching for a diamond can you tell me what shape diamond, style …
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