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! First off thank you so much for doing this, I have learned so much from your site! I wanted to get your advice on an engagement ring. I am looking for a round diamond minimum size of .70 preferably a little bigger with max sparkle for a halo setting with a budget around 2,500 …
Hi, I stumbled upon your site by accident and I’m glad I did. It was a great read for a newbie diamond buyer like myself. I’m in the market for an engagement ring. I have 7.5k to 8.5k budget with setting. I would like to get a great 1ct round diamond to go with the …
First of all thank you for putting this website together, it is the best diamond resource I found on the internet. I love how you acknowledge that diamond prices are artificially inflated by DeBeers and that selling will likely result in a loss but that we all still have to buy diamonds anyway! Your honesty …
Hi, Thanks for your website! You have been very helpful as I look for an engagement diamond. I am looking exclusively at James Allen and have a few in mind I thought I might run by you. I’m looking for a 1.5-2 carat round cut. My budget is between $8-10k. Setting will be a 18k …
First of all thank you for your great website. I’m a first time diamond buyer and I learned a lot. Moreover, having an expert to advise/assist me with the purchase is greatly appreciated. I am looking to buy a princess diamond in an 18 k yellow gold for my wife for our 25 year anniversary …
I am in the market for an engagement ring and have been reading on your site (which is very helpful) among others on what to look for, the 4Cs, reviews of diamond sites etc. I nearly pulled the trigger on a nearly 1.94 carat, H color, VVS2, ideal cut diamond on Blue Nile that was …
Thanks for all the great information. I’m looking for a round brilliant cut diamond with a budget of $3000 for the loose diamond. I’m looking at the following white gold halo ring settings: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo- and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-round-center-item-17445?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-engagement-ring-item-18301?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks in advance for your help! Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate it. Now, let’s see how …
I’ve heard good things about your website and I’m hoping for some help shopping for an engagement ring. I’m looking at a rose gold halo setting with a princess cut diamond like the ones shown here: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-rose-gold-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-41433?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.72-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-1950792?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is up to $2500, lower would be even better. I used your general advice for …
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