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! My boyfriend and I are very excited to start our journey of finding the perfect ring. We recently moved from NYC to the Philadelphia area and have both begun to thrive in our careers, are able to spend more time with family here and we are loving the quieter life outside of NYC. That being …
Hi, I am looking to buy a round brilliant diamond not over $20k. I am trying to find something that is the best value for this amount of money. It will be in white gold/ platinum, with pave band, and possibly two little pink sidestones though I haven’t decided on that yet. My criteria is that …
I’ve been reading your site for weeks while comparing diamonds at JamesAllen, other places online and a few local stores and am a little overwhelmed. My total budget is around $4500 and I’m leaning towards the setting below which leaves about $3800 for the stone. Will be a round diamond, white metal solitaire for sure. …
Love your website, was lost until I found it! Looking to spend 6k, want a 3 stone, white gold band (14k). Would like to get your opinion on the below stone and setting.. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-good-cut-sku-261156?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-round-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-22627?a_aid=dmnd1357 Any feedback you have would be great. That diamond is terribly cut. It is way too deep. Not only …
Hi, I’m looking to buy an engagement ring and I wanted to hear your thoughts on a few options. The diamond will be set in a tiffany style 6 prong platinum ring. The cut will be round brilliant and I want to get an excellent cut. Ideally I would like to spend 6-9,000 for the …
Hi, I am looking for a Princess cut diamond for a solitaire white gold setting on James Allen and I am having difficulty pulling the trigger. I am getting stuck trying to find the best bang for my buck, I would like to keep it around 10k and get the best diamond (aren’t we all) for …
I have read your articles about selecting diamond stud earrings. I am in the market for a pair of round studs, 3.25-3.75 tw , with a platinum 4-prong setting. My budget is $20,000 to $30,000. This will be a pair of earrings that I will wear often and, while my hair is long, it is …
Hi, I’m still new in my hunt for a diamond for an engagement ring and I’m looking for some help. 1. Budget for center stone: About $5,500 (but potentially just north of $6,000) 2. Platinum, I think 3. Style: 3 stone in platinum, I think (like this Blue Nile Classic Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring) I’ve read (and …
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