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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I’ve read a lot of your Q&A responses and blogs and I have really liked your advice and the diamond recommendations that you have made over the years. Thanks for taking the time to read my email. Your help is much appreciated. Here’s my story: My budget is roughly $10-15K with the high end being …
I have a budget of $25,000 to spend on a pink diamond, I personally prefer radiant/modified square cut with 4P or 4PP and above color. Can you advise if with that budget it is possible?and I am in Australia Many thanks James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology …
I’m looking for an engagement ring somewhere in the range of 2 carats (normal diamond) but willing to forgo natural for a fancy vivid yellow diamond, can you help me find something in these criteria. Is possible to get a vivid yellow for the same price as a normal diamond.? Also my budget is 20-25k. …
First I wanted to thank you for putting together such a comprehensive and informative website. It has been so incredible to be able to learn all this information from the comfort of home! I am sure I speak for many silent readers when I say a heartfelt thank you! I am looking to choose a …
First, thank you for this web site which is hugely informative. I am looking to buy an engagement ring. I’ve been to Tiffany’s whose “quality” and service I respect but whose prices I don’t like. I do like the Lucida and classic Tiffany settings. Why buy Tiffany vs. another vendor is an age-old question. But …
I’m looking for a ~1ct (+/-.1) round diamond for a solitaire setting in 14k white gold. I certainly appreciate all the information on your site and it has been most helpful in my selection process. For the stone my budget is ~$3k-4k and I want it to be eye clean, and as sparkly and colorless …
I am looking for a recommendation for a diamond for the following ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-tapered-six-prong-filigree-basket-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-551?a_aid=dmnd1357 For the diamond, I would like it to be around 1 carat with a round cut. Total ring/diamond budget is $6,000 – $7,000. I have found two diamonds that look good to me. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-169023?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-185323?a_aid=dmnd1357 Of course, if there are lower …
Greetings! I am a first time diamond buyer and have looked at tons but now that I’m actually ready to buy I’m having a much harder time finding the perfect one. I am looking for a yellow diamond. I would prefer to .45 or larger(most I have looked at are around .5ct). I actually prefer …
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