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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Hello, I am currently looking at getting an engagement ring and diamond and was wondering what your take on getting them separate vs. together is? If I get both separately what are my options for getting them put together? My budget is about $1800-$2300 total. I am looking for a round cut somewhere around .6-1 …
Found your website and thought I would take you up on helping me out! I plan to buy an engagement ring at some point in the near future and think I have narrowed down what I want. I’m looking for a princess cut solitaire on a channel set band (white gold or platinum). I’d like …
Hi, I am looking for a loose round excellent cut J colored SI1-SI2 stone between 1.0 and 1.2 carats. My first question is what type of price range does this put me in? My second question is how to tell if a stone will be prongable or not? I’ve checked out James Allen and have …
Hello and thank you in advance for your help. I am looking for a 2+ carat eye clean round brilliant diamond in the $20000.00 range. I would like to use a platinum setting similar to this Blue Nile Hand Engraved Solitaire Engagement Ring, although I didn’t see this on James Allen’s sight, not sure if …
Hi, Thank you so very much for the service you provide here. I am beginning my initial process of looking at stones for an engagement ring. I am trying to find either a cushion brilliant or cushion modified brilliant cut stone that will be clean to the naked eye and hopefully in the 1.5-2.0 caret …
Hello, I was just wondering which diamond you thought was the best out of these options. http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-103-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707570 http://www.uniondiamond.com/AE0699125&ptc%3DDSE http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-VS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=3547413&utm_source=diamondse.info&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=diamondse.info www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-V http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-100-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707654 Thanks! This is the typical garbage that union pushes. Never buy a diamond with illegitimate certification. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/ Thanks so much! I’m trying to stay under $3200 budget but get as close to a carat …
I’ve been looking at knife edge solitaire settings between 2-2.5 mm in platinum on James Allen. Looking to spend about $3k to 3.5 on a diamond, and my goal is really just the best looking “eye-clean” diamond I can get. I’ve been looking at ideal cut, VS2 clarity, H color around .75 carat with …
I have been reading your website and wanted to get your opinion on some oval diamonds. 1. I am looking to stay at or below $2500 for the diamond. 2. I am planning on 14k white gold 3. Want to get an oval halo with stones on the band … Over the weekend, I …
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