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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Can you please assist me in finding a diamond for an engagement ring that is around $1500 with tons of fire/brilliance/sparkles/shiny twinkly stuff. I would prefer something over .5 carat if possible. I honestly don’t know if it is feasible as I know the budget is pretty low but any help would be greatly appreciated. …
My boyfriend and I are looking for a pear shaped diamond for my engagement ring. We have a tight budget. $3,000. I keep hearing people say to shop at james allen. But we’re skeptical. … Actually, we are no longer looking for pears. I fell in love with the cushion cut. Ok, Is your budget the …
Hi, thanks for the great site! It’s very educational and is a really great resource. I read a previous post about someone looking for an oval diamond who wanted your opinion on Brain Gavin vs James Allen. You mentioned you would stick with JA, because BG specializes in super ideal round cuts. What do you …
I am looking for an 1.5 carat oval diamond, and this site seems like the perfect resource to help me make a final decision. My budget is around $8- 10,000. I have found three diamonds on the James Allen website (all on hold) based on search criteria I pieced together from researching diamonds online. I …
Hi guys, I really appreciate all that you guys do on this website. I’d like to see what is the best and biggest round diamond I can get, but I have a budget of about $4,500 for it. It would be great if you could help me out. Thanks in advance! I’d be happy to help. What …
Hi, you guys helped me pick out my engagement stone a couple years ago. Unfortunately my wife lost her ring so we are now going through an insurance claim to replace it. The previous stone was GIA certified 1.59c J SI2 Excellent cut polish and symmetry. See following link https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.59-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-153818?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately the picture is gone, but …
Hello, first let me say thank you for all the information on your site. It has been incredibly helpful in assisting me with my ring purchase. I have a couple questions that hopefully you can answer. I’ve gotten the impression from your site that you think pretty highly of James Allen and the engagement rings …
Hi, I came across your site in a forum as I was doing a bit of research into diamonds and thought I might drop you a line and get a bit of expert help. I was looking to buy an engagement ring (my girlfriend has a preference for a yellow gold ring) – the one that …
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