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:
I am in the process of upgrading from my current gemstone engagement ring to a diamond. I would like to purchase a round diamond to fit this halo setting from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-round-center-item-17442?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would like the diamond to be 1 carat and very sparkly! I feel overwhelmed trying to select the best value diamond …
Hi, I was after some help choosing a princess cut diamond from James Allen. I’m ready to buy now and my budget is $8000-$9000. If there are any exceptional buys i may be able to stretch it further. It is to be set into an 18ct white gold pave setting. As I’m sure is the case …
So I am looking to buy a ring for the woman I want to marry. I went to James Allen looking at rings, I found a setting i like. Even after reading over forums and this page. I still feel lost to the aspects of diamonds. I’ve found I like how cushion cuts look but …
Hi, I’ve been reading your site quite a bit in the past few weeks. I think I have things figured out, but wanted some assistance. I’m looking for a Princess Cut diamond, 1.25-1.50 carats in the $6,000-$7,000 range (give or take a few hundred). My guidance is princess cut, low setting with wide band, and a …
Hi, first of all I’d like to really thank you for the great service and advice you’re providing – you’ve definitely helped me understand what to look for in a stone better than any other site I’ve come across. I’ve been browsing James Allen for some stones to match this ring setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/platinum-pointed-and-etched-tension-set-engagement-ring-item-461?a_aid=dmnd1357 …and have …
First off, love your website, very informative and helpful. I am looking for an oval diamond for an engagement ring and have been looking at James Allen per your website. Wondering if you could help me find a good oval diamond in the $3,000 range, I can go a bit higher if needed. I’d like …
Thanks for all the info on this site – it has been very helpful! We are hoping you can recommend a few asscher cut diamonds in the $10-13K range. We are looking at settings like platinum solitaire w/ pave diamonds on the band (no halo). We would be willing to sacrifice some clarity and perhaps …
Howdy, I am looking for an emerald cut, 1.5 carat diamond, under $12k. It is going in a ring from “The Shane Company”, item number 41047538 (Vintage Baguette and Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring). The ring isn’t ready, but I was hoping to have a diamond in a white gold “presentation” mounting, size 3.5 by …
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