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, thanks in advance for your help. Looking at a ring from James Allen. It is Platinum with G-H color round side stones. I would like to add a round center stone that is 1.0 ct or larger. I’m assuming I need to stay in the H color range because of the side stones. My …
Hi, First of all I want to thank you for making such a great site, the information I have found here has been far more detailed and understandable than anything else I have found. I also really liked the article about why you run the site., I was wondering why you were doing this until I …
Hi, I’m looking for a diamond (0.9-1.02 Carat ideally) from James Allen. 1) My budget for the diamond is $4000. 2) Platinum setting 3) I’m planning to add it to the Setting Platinum 0.40ct Common Prong Round Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring SKU: 11104P. I’d appreciate your wonderful expertise and advise! Thank you. Just to be sure, …
Looking to spend approximately 10,000 total on a Wedding set (engagement ring + wedding band) for my bride to be. The metal will either be white gold or platinum for each, and I want a Pave style. The Tiffany Novo is the model I’m aiming to get close to (without the Tiffany price, of course!) …
Hi, my fiance and I are trying to find the best engagement and wedding bands for us. I’ve read a lot about your helpful articles in this website and I want to thank you because it’s really useful. Although I’ve read a lot about diamonds, I really need your help so we can make the …
Hi, I’m planning to propose to my girlfriend and was after some diamond recommendations. I have been looking on James Allen and am thinking about this setting – https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-yellow-gold-thin-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1729?a_aid=dmnd1357 I was after a round diamond (although, I’m open to recommendations if you think another shape would work better). My budget is between $3,000 and $3,500. Thank-you …
Hello, I’m looking for a round brilliant cut diamond, 1.5-2 ct., for a solitaire or thin halo setting, my budget is $15k max. I’d like to focus on quality over size; definitely looking for something as close to colorless as possible, that will really shine. Worried that a halo setting can hide the diamond, though. Thoughts? …
My girlfriend and I just spent the weekend doing our first round of ring shopping. She’s really likes this setting from Danhov: http://www.danhov.com/engagement/solitaire-engagement-rings/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl140 So we spent most of the time looking at similar settings to get a sense of the look, but may end up finding a local jeweler to custom make it. Then we …
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