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 need help finding the best diamond for the money. The minimum carat weight is 1.5 and up to 2.0 my budget is 10,000 to 12,000. I have been looking at the james Allen website but it seems overwhelming. I prefer only the GIA certificates. The setting will be platinum with side stones or …
I recently got engaged and received a .49 princess cut diamond in a 14k white gold channel-set diamond band. My fiancé and I agreed that an upgrade on the diamond would be in the near future, and I’m looking to find something in the .7-.75 range. I’d like it to be near-colorless, and don’t mind …
Hi, I’m after a 1 carat diamond to be set in a ring at a later date. At this stage I am round cut and I’d like to spend no more than $5,000 Australian dollars. Obviously I’d like to achieve the best colour, clarity, cut etc as possible within that budget. Are you able to …
Hello, I am looking to buy my first and hopefully last engagement ring. The link is the setting im going to be putting it in. My girl friends ring size is a 5 so I was thinking that a .75ct center stone would be big enough. Im just stuck trying to find the one with …
Greetings, I really appreciate all of the knowledge and experience you have provided on this website for prospective diamond buyers like me. I am currently on the hunt for a loose diamond to match a setting my girlfriend really fell in love with at the (mall) jewelry store after much searching online and at other …
Hi, Thanks for your informative articles on diamonds and making purchases online. I would love to take you up on a free recommendation. My maximum budget for a loose stone is $4,200. The setting I have picked out is a yellow gold bezel setting pictured here: http://annesportun.com/products/the-louisa-ring . I understand that since I will be …
I am looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. After doing a decent amount of research I found your website and it was by far the most helpful in not only understanding what each aspect of a diamond is but also how they relate to each other to complete the overall package. I would …
I’m looking for the best emerald or asher cut diamond within the 5-6k range. I’ve been following your weekly post but I don’t see many emerald cut diamonds featured. Can you assist me in my search? Thanks, James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …
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