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 looking for a 1 carat princess cut with a budget under 5k. Do you have any recommendations? I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through the process. What type of setting are you considering? Yellow gold or white gold/platinum? Will it be a solitaire or does it have sidestones/pave? This …
Hello, I am currently looking for a diamond ring for my wife and my budget is $1000, including the ring. I was wondering if you can help me find something around my budget… if at all possible. Sure. What shape do you want? I am looking for a round shape. I know my budget is low but …
(1) Would like to keep band + stone under $5k; looking for round stone (2) Platinum or white gold (3) example of band I am looking for http://www.ethanlord.com/engagement-rings/diamond-rings/petite-shared-prong-scalloped.html Here is my recommendation: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-18k-white-gold-2.0mm-art-nouveau-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9023?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-276128?a_aid=dmnd1357 This is a fantastic combo. The diamond is bright, superbly cut and eye-clean (the inclusion is right on the …
Saw an oval diamond online and it appears to be a great deal. Wondering what your thoughts are on this specific diamond. Like most guys, I know nothing about diamonds or what to look for. I’m reading through several articles on this site, but I’m not sure I’m going to be prepared just by reading …
Hi, I am currently looking for a GIA/AGL diamond that is Carat: 1.75-1.9 Color: I or Higher Clarity: SI1 or Higher Cut:Excellent/Ideal Polish/Symmetry: excellent Flurescence: Medium is acceptable My budget is $12000 for the diamond and 15,000 for the total ring including the band. Here is an example of I diamond I am looking at Blue Nile …
Hi, I was wondering if you can help me with my search for a diamond for an engagement ring. I am looking for a solitaire ring setting, white gold. Budget of $2,500 max. Looking for a diamond with a color rating of H or above. Has to be clean to the naked eye and preferably over …
Hi, I’m looking for the best round diamond I could buy for $6000.00. The right setting could either be white gold or platinum (not too concern about this since the $6K budget is just for the diamond). I read your articles on Cut, Color, Clarity, Polish, and Symmetry but still confuses me when looking at all …
Hello, I am looking for a diamond for a pendant, setting 18k white gold, approx 0.80 to 0.95, SI1, H or I colour – whichever will give me best value for money. Budget is $3400. Please could you suggest some good purchases – thank you. Am in USA. Worried about Blue Nile as cant see the …
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