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! First, I’d like to thank you for all the amazingly informative posts (with free info!) that you provide. They have been very helpful as I’ve begun my search for an engagement ring. With that said, I’m hoping you can provide me with some thoughts/suggestions to match the 14K white gold ring seen in the link …
My budget is between 9k and 12k (the lower the better obviously). I’m looking for an asscher cut diamond that I plan to have in a solitare setting (no side stones) in white gold. I’m hoping for a 2.0 carat diamond – more carats are great but I really don’t want to drop below 1.9 …
Hello, I’m interested in purchasing a round diamond ring that is approximately two carats. My budget is about $15,000. I plan to go with a platinum, petite solitaire 4-prong setting similar to Blue Nile Petite Solitaire Engagement Ring Can you make any recommendations? Do you think $15,000 is a reasonable budget for a decent diamond? …
Hello, I am thoroughly confused with what kind of diamond I should be getting. This is my first time buying a diamond and I really do not feel I have the confidence of buying a suitable one. Budget 11k white gold Round solitaire Thank you. I love this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-260048?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its bright, eye-clean and …
I am looking for about a 1 carat engagement ring with a mostly plain platinum band (I like the 1212P and 11104P) (and one which is “skinny”, as in not very thick). Ideally, I would like to come in under $5000 – closer to $4000, the better. I’ve tried to look at JA diamonds, but …
I’ve been looking at James Allen quite a bit trying to pick out a great diamond for my soon to be fiance. I’m looking at spending around $3,000 on the diamond in a cushion cut. The metal of the setting will be 14k White Gold. Here’s a link to the setting I think I’m going …
Hi! I’m looking to purchase a wedding ring total for under $1700 (grad school budget), including diamond/setting. I found two settings I love from Shane Co. (http://www.shaneco.com/Jewelry-Catalog/Product-Detail.aspx?X=41001373) and (http://www.shaneco.com/Jewelry-Catalog/Product-Detail.aspx?X=41058215), and I’d like a diamond of at least .4 CTs, but no larger than .6 CTs. I was looking through the Shane Co diamond inventory and …
You have a lot of great information here but I can’t find anything or much on Yellow diamonds so can you please advise for someone with a $15k – $20k budget? Her ring finger size is 4 3/4 (or near that) and therefore I’m not looking for anything larger than 1.5 – 2 carats so …
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