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! Thank you so much for providing all this useful information. You have helped greatly so far in my diamond search. My girlfriend has her sights on thin cut pave setting/ring and I’m looking to spend around 10k for the ring and diamond. I like the James Allen site the best and thinking a 1.2-1.4 …
I’m looking for a round stone between 0.7 and 0.75 in weight that is between $2,000 and $2,500 in price. The setting I am looking at are both white gold, either a pave style band or an twisted/infinity style band with the small diamonds in the band. My plan so far is to acquire the …
I’ve had great pleasure in getting your insights into what to look for when buying diamonds but have a few questions. If I have a budget of £4500 and would like a round billiant diamond. Ideally I would like something with atleast 1 carrot of weight what diamonds or websites could you reccomend? I cam …
I am interested in purchasing a solitaire diamond for an engagement ring. I have spent quite a bit of time reviewing the information on your website and find it extremely informative, but as I started looking at various stones realized I desperately needed some professional guidance. I’m interested in round or princess shape diamond–she would …
I would love your opinion on this diamond I found for an engagement ring. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.69-carat-d-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-120910?a_aid=dmnd1357 Do you think it’s a good value diamond? I’m worried about the clarity and proportion. Do you think it’s going to be sparkly and eye clean? Should I get it or skip it?? Thank you so much in advance! James …
First, thanks for such an informative website. I am looking for a round cut diamond in the 1.25-1.5 ct range. I am interested in your thoughts on this diamond at JA, which I am seriously looking at. The inclusions look like they may be prongable (not sure), and I think it will be eyeclean, but …
I am shopping for a ring for my girlfriend of 5 years. I visit your site often and have gotten most of my information from here and have really learned a lot from reading your site. I have a budget of 5000 but might be able to go a bit higher, it would just take …
I am looking at this less than 1carat diamond for a sub 1500 budget, can you please let me know what you think. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.43-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-156907?a_aid=dmnd1357 Your answer is much appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They …
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