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.
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Hi, I’m a bride-to-be that needs some help with a diamond for engagement ring. I’m planning on a halo setting in platinum, something like this: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-princess-center-item-17430?a_aid=dmnd1357 Our budget is up to $2500 for the diamond. We are looking for a diamond that is at least 0.7ct. I’d like to have the diamond with fluorescence if possible (I’m a …
If setting in a platinum semi bezel solitaire, round shape diamond, with a budget around $3,000 for a diamond, what color, clarity, cut, size, etc would be best as a modest ring? I am thinking 0.75 to 1.25 carat. Thank you! Something like this would be my recommendation: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-223846?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-230651?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? …
I am so happy that I have came across your website. I have been searching/looking at diamonds and rings off and on over the last few months but the time has come and it is really time for me to make a purchase. I will be proposing to my girlfriend within the next month or …
I am looking for a center stone replacement for my engagement ring. At the time we got married, my fiancé and I could only afford the setting I wanted (a gorgeous vintage-look from Varna) and our destination wedding if we re-used an old diamond that I had (from my grama’s ring). Now that some time …
My budget for the diamond is up to $8500 I plan on buying an emerald cut in a white gold or platinum setting I have do not want large accent stones. Perhaps stones in the band. Thanks for your help! Here are two I’d recommend for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.52-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-203068?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.40-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-219220?a_aid=dmnd1357 I love the first …
1) Approximate budget: $4, 000 for the loose diamond (~$5,000 for the diamond + setting) 2) 14k White Gold 3) https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-17429?a_aid=dmnd1357 I was looking at https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.05-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-226552?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.04-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-202564?a_aid=dmnd1357 but am open to any of your suggestions. One thing I’m confused about is the Cut and how to calculate what’s good based on the Table and …
Budget: $12-15k for the entire ring Metal: Platinum Style: Blue Nile Classic Halo Diamond Engagement Ring I am looking for a 1.5-1.7 carat center diamond that is eye-clean. I have learned quite a bit from your website and appreciate any help you can provide. Because of you, I’m now looking at colors and clarities lower than …
I found your site and it seems to have lots of information but not much on Oval diamonds. My girlfriend seem to like them the best and it seems that you get more for your money with a oval diamond. Is there anything particular I need to look for with a oval? I am looking …
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