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:
Hi! I would appreciate a lot your advice, I’m looking for a .75 – 1 princess cut diamond, my max budget is $2500.00 (just for the diamond). For the setting I am considering a simple elegant design in 14K white gold (I was considering platinum but based on what I red from your “Precious Jewelry Metals” …
Thank you for the education articles on your website. They have been really helpful so far! I would like to ask your advice on a diamond/engagement ring as I am indecisive and looking for something that will be “perfect” for my girlfriend. I have looked around online at blue nile and james allen a bit …
Hello, thank you so much for all the information on the website. It has been invaluable in my search for the perfect engagement ring. I am currently looking for a round cut diamond with a $10k budget. The setting will be a white gold solitaire. I would like the diamond to be as big as …
I was hoping you could help me find a ring. I’m looking for a princess cut diamond of around 1 carat (min) The stone will be set in a simple solitaire white gold ring. I’m after a nice stone that is good value. If you have any recommendations I’d love to hear from your! What …
I am looking to purchase a 1 carat radiant cut engagement ring to upgrade my wife’s current ring. I have looked at a number of the sites you suggested. I am trying to figure out what specs are best for this type of cut because I was looking at J, VVS2. Any recommendations on how …
Hi Mike, I’m looking for a round diamond for this setting in yellow gold: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-yellow-gold-double-claw-prong-0.18ct-pave-set-surprise-diamond-engagement-ring-item-2028?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’d like to keep the cost of the diamond under $2500, but could go a little higher for a great stone. I’d like to keep the carat range between .7 and .8, and the cut quality as high as possible. …
I am not wanting to spend over $3500 for the stone. I have designed a ring my self and am having a family friend who is a silversmith make it. Attached is a very crude sketch of my design. The ring will be a silver or white gold AND Rose Gold. It will feature a …
Hi, I have been learning a lot from you site and browsing online, but I also wanted to go and see some diamonds/rings in person so I stopped by my local Jared. They had one very nice round cut diamond that I liked: GSI Report (From Dec 2012) Round Brilliant Measurements: 8.41 – 8.30 x 5.32 …
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