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 looking for a loose diamond to set in an engagement ring for my girlfriend. The jewelry store I am purchasing the setting from does not have a diamond like the one I want in my price range, but after looking around at both James Allen and Blue Nile, it seems that what …
I’ve been looking for an emerald cut ring for 2 month. My budget is around $4000, and I know clarity is the key for emerald cut, I just want to find something have good quality and as big as can, and it can’t be smaller than 0.75. Please help me:) Thank you so much! I’d …
Thank you for such a great site, very descriptive and helpful. I’m looking to purchase a yellow diamond engagement ring for my lady. As confusing as white diamonds can be, there seems to be a lot of information about yellow diamonds that is misguided. So, I’m looking for your help and expertise! Here are the …
I was wondering if you could give me your opinion on this diamond from B2C Jewels: Stock No: 4613724 Carat Weight: 1.20 Cut: Good Color: F Clarity: VS2 Price($): 4573.33 Lab Name: GIA Certificate No: 1152817185 Depth: 80.10 Table: 65.00 Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Good Girdle: TN-XTK Culet: None Fluorescence: None Ratio: 1.02 Measurements: 5.52×5.64×4.42 …
Hi there, I’m looking to buy a diamond in the next few months with a $2200 budget. I cannot go much higher than this as I am in grad school. I would like to get a round diamond and am lost with all the choices.Is there a recommendation that you can give me? I’d be happy …
Hi, First of all I’m so glad I ran into your page – it is awesome! Second, you’ll have to excuse my english. I live in Sweden. I’m looking for a pear shaped diamond to fit a pave bail pentant setting https://www.jamesallen.com/pendants/design-your-own-pendant/18k-white-gold-pave-bail-pendant-setting-item-17152?a_aid=dmnd1357 in rose gold (they told us they could make it in rose gold). I’m …
Hoping you can help me find a great Marquise Diamond for an engagement ring. It needs to be at least 1 ct, and more of a rounded Marquise shape (she finds some too pointy and aggressive in shape), and set in a platinum band. The main priority is getting a great looking, and large stone …
Hi, I would like some recommendations for choosing an engagement ring. Looking for a princess cut diamond for about the $2500 mark, give or take. Was looking at the James Allen website. I was considering either one of these two diamonds: 1. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-i1-clarity-sku-309961?a_aid=dmnd1357 2. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.84-carat-i-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-277026?a_aid=dmnd1357 Not sure if the first diamond (0.90 carat) is “clean” …
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