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’m looking to ask the big question and I was wondering if you can help me choose a princess cut diamond. My budget it $7-7,500 (maybe $8,000). As far as the ring, I’m looking to place it on a white gold, channel set band. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced. I’d …
Hello and thanks a lot for all the information. I have learnt a lot from the website. I have a small budget compared to what I normally see on your questions, less than $1,5k. I plan to set the diamond on a white gold engagement ring as a classic solitaire. I really like the diamonds …
Hi, I’ve been with my amazing girlfriend for 2 years now and am planning on popping the question late next month. I’m trying to find her the perfect ring and a newbie like me could use your experience. I’d prefer keeping the total cost to 5,000 or under. I’m definitely interested in a pave style setting …
Hello, I was wondering if you could recommend a cushion cut diamond from James Allen for an engagement ring. The ring that I plan to purchase is: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-17446?a_aid=dmnd1357 Here is what I’d like for the diamond: clarity D-G SI1 (or SI2 with no visible inclusions) 1.5 – 1.8 carats Table < 70 Depth < 70 My …
Thank you so much for the valuable information and resources you provide on your website. I have done a ton of research on diamonds, certificates, purchasing options etc. I have gone to stores, ebay, bluenile, james allen etc. etc. and while I feel like I have learned a lot, the amount of diamonds, certifications and …
Hi, first of all, this is a great site. Thank you for putting up such useful information. I have chosen the ring, a solitaire white gold, https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086?a_aid=dmnd1357 I now just need to find a diamond so that I could have it made a shipping by James Allen, and was hoping might be able to help …
Hi, I am looking at buying a 1.05 carat Princess diamond with H color and VS1 clarity. The depth is 73.8 and table is 76. Will this still give me brilliance? Thanks. Whats the price. I wouldn’t recommend the diamond (its pushing the cut envelope on the table). The diamond is $5,000. Is it ok …
Budget is around 12K or less for diamond. Setting will be platinum. Most probably a halo pave setting. Looking for something around 1.5carat or so. Would like it to be eye clean for sure. Need help to get best bang for buck. Thanks. What shape do you want? Sorry forgot to include the shape. Round …
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