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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Hi, LOVE the site and education I am getting. I am looking for an engagement ring and need help finding one. She wants an emerald cut, set in yellow gold, with two parallel baguettes flanking it. Budget is about $ 8-10K. Can you find a good diamond for us? Thank you!!!! I found these two …
I’ve identified a diamond on Blue Nile I’m quite interested in and was wondering if you had any thoughts on the relative value and whether this is likely to be “eye clean” and would work well with a platinum solitaire setting. I’ve focused on a diamond with a very high quality of cut (“Astor Ideal”) …
I have read all the documentation but would like for some assistance with purchasing total weight .75 to 1.0 . There is some much to determine etc and want to make sure I purchase best I can. Will purchase from your recommend vendor. Please advise. Are you looking for studs? What shape of diamonds would …
Dear Sir or Madam, I am kindly seeking your help on the below diamonds/criteria for an engagement ring. One caveat: I will be ordering from Germany, hence I’d like to order with Blue Nile because they (to my knowledge only US retailer) take care of the VAT/customs ‘issues’. After reading your excellent guides I am …
Help! I’m looking for a round brilliant diamond to be set in a white gold, halo and pave style setting which can be set with a diamond of maximum carat 1.38 so I’m looking to get the biggest diamond to set within my budget of £7,500 that looks colourless and also eye clean. I’ve followed …
Hi there! I’d like to ask your opinion on this diamond? Does it have terrible bowtie effect? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.02-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7373033?a_aid=dmnd1357 Do you think you could also request the GIA report for that diamond? Seeing the certificate, I’ll be able to give you well-informed feedback. Thank you for your response. This is the report. Thank you. The diamond …
I have a few diamonds Im choosing between on James Allen and would like some help choosing based on you all’s expertise. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.91-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3667571?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-2209189?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.00-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7237514?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.02-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-7166683?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.92-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-7379839?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.91-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3667571?a_aid=dmnd1357 This diamond is cut a bit too deep and it not eye-clean. Also, the black windowing on the sides would not look good in person, I try …
Hi, I recently purchased an engagement ring from James Allen. The order is currently processing but I was hoping to get your take on the diamond (unfortunately didn’t find out about your site until the order was placed). My girlfriend really likes the look of an emerald cut diamond set East-to-West on a yellow gold …
Hi, I am looking for an engagement ring diamond that is 1.3-1.4 carats. I have about $12,000 to spend for just the diamond. This is going to be in a halo setting and round in shape. The setting is from James Allen so I would like the diamond to be from there as well. Any …
Hi, I’m currently looking for a cushion cut diamond to be set into a rose gold solitaire ring (he setting in the link below) Petite Solitaire Engagement Ring I have read through your guides on cushion cut diamonds (which are extremely informative) and I think the two diamonds in the links below from Blue Nile …
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