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:
My budget is $6000 for the Solitaire Engagement ring. Can you please suggest something. I am looking for something like this, also need your opinion on this. Amazon is a terrible place to buy diamonds and this one is no exception. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/ Never buy a diamond with an EGL certificate; stick with GIA/AGS only. …
Thank you for all the great info on the site. I’m looking for a 1.0 – 1.2 ct round diamond to be set in traditional 4-prong setting, 18k gold band. The ring would be a size 5 or 5.5. Color can be anywhere from H-J as long as it is eye-clean. Looking for ideal setting …
Hello and thanks for your invaluable knowledge! I am shopping for a stone for an engagement ring. Her mother had a “chocolate” diamond engagement ring, and she’s expressed to me she would also like a brown diamond. I am looking to spend $3500 at a stretch, but $3k would be ideal for the ring. She …
Hello, Can you tell me your opinion on both of these diamonds? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-174937?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.25-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-234561?a_aid=dmnd1357 If you have a better option in mind please let me know that too!! Thanks! They are both very nice diamonds, but there is no way you should be paying such a premium for a VVS. https://www.diamonds.pro/truth-about/diamond-clarity/ This diamond …
Hi, I’m looking for a 2/3 to 3/4 carat round diamond for between $3,200-3,800. It will be set in a white gold engagement ring, which has a split shank and a halo of small diamonds. I’ve been looking around and I found to likely diamond candidates but cannot decide between the two. GIA 5156387580 GIA 5141648867 …
Hi, I’m looking for a round shaped diamond to go with a yellow gold, plain solitaire, 4-prong setting. $4000 budget. As big as I can get for a clean diamond. I’ve read a few of your articles but am having trouble knowing if the diamond will be clean to the naked eye. A lot of the …
Thanks very much for the informative site. I have sworn for years that I would never support the De Beers diamond artificially-constrained-supply business model by purchasing diamonds. After nineteen years of marriage, though, and after she’s put up with 1,000 of my principled stands over the years, my wife wants a nice diamond ring and …
I first want to thank you for providing this wonderful service! I am looking for a diamond that will be eye-clean and not have a noticeable yellow tint. The biggest thing I am worried about is being able to get an eye-clean diamond without having to pay a crazy amount. I would prefer an excellent …
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