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 off, thank you for all of the wonderful education that you provide via this site! There is a lot to learn and having this resource is truly invaluable. I am in the market to purchase a loose diamond, which will likely be going into a 14k white gold split shank setting, with pave …
Could you please make a recommendation for an Emerald Cut diamond between 0.8 carats and 1.1 carats under $4k in a platinum ring using the following style James Allen – 17152P (link below) https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-0.42ct-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1532?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks! Here are the ones I’d recommend: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-222170?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-207035?a_aid=dmnd1357 I really like that first one and see no reason to …
I just came across your website today. I’m looking for an engagement ring and am curious how your service works? I’m mostly looking at James Allen per your reviews. My guess would be that you get paid a commission from the seller that you recommend? If this is the case I’d like to work with …
I am ready to pop the question and now i need the right ring. I have been researching online and in some local stores and have worked myself into a state of confusion as to what to buy. All the C’s run together after a while. She wants a solitaire on a relatively thin white …
Hello there! My budget is between 2K-3K. Platinum metal and plain solitaire. Thank you for your help. I’d be happy to help. What shape would you like? Well, I’m open to any suggestion in terms of the shape. Granted that my budget is in the very low end, what shape would produce the best looking …
1. $4000 max 2. White gold or Platinum 3. Side diamonds … Looking for a 1 carat round diamond. I am trying to find the best value for my money. Would consider enhanced diamond. I have been on James Allen looking, but hard to know what inclusions I live with. With a pave/sidestone settings, …
I am looking to purchase a diamond for an upcoming engagement and am wondering what you think about the diamonds that I have listed below. I have been looking at diamonds for a while with the girlfriend and have determined that she wants a rectangle cushion cut diamond. I have been looking to see what …
I’ve been looking a a particular diamond on the James Allen site. I’ve been looking for a round diamond, 1 carat, in the $5,000 range. It’s been very helpful learning so much from your website, and having the ability to review the diamonds on line. The diamond I’m looking at is: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-232155?a_aid=dmnd1357. Although I can …
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