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 there, It’s been a while since I reached out I hope you’re still available to assist! I think I’ve narrowed it down to anything H or above on color, 1.1 carat and above, James Allen, round, clarity SI1 or above, GIA lab. My budget for the diamond and setting is in the $6500-$7500 range …
Hello, I am going to buy a pair of diamond earrings for my girlfriend. I read your site, so I am contacting you. I was thinking of a pair of 1 carat each bought from Blue Nile. I know nothing of diamonds. I am not overly sensitive to cost and she appreciates things high quality. …
Hello, I was looking for help finding an oval ~1 carat diamond. Based on your site I was looking for a H-F Color and SI2 or greater clarity. A bad bowtie effect is fairly obvious to see but I wasn’t sure how detrimental a partial bowtie is? Your picture shows a bad bowtie and almost …
Hi, I’m looking at two types of rings. An emerald cut with flanking stones, although I fear this would be too small a stone within my budget. A seven-stone band along the lines of a Costco 636064, platinum, but with a less obtrusive setting and better stones if they would show to advantage in the …
Hi I’ve spent a lot of time reading your articles, very informative but a lot of information to take in! I am thinking of going for the following combination: Ring:Petite Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring DiamondBlue Nile LD11942122 Would just like some advice before I move ahead. The diamond looks eye clean to me but …
Hi Diamond Pros! A 1.0 ct diamond at around £4, 500 – £5,000 (diamond only) is right at the top end of my budget, but I’m really keen to make it work! Having watched your videos, and spent hours pouring over the James Allen 3D images of hundreds of stones, I’m still struggling a little. …
Hello – I am seeking some advice on picking out a diamond for an engagement ring. The setting will be yellow good, likely in a vintage style (I’m happy to provide a link from James Allen). My budget for the diamond only is about $3000. The shape for my preferred setting is round. I believe …
Hi I’m looking for an eye clean emerald cut diamond with a budget of £5,500 (net of tax) on the stone. The diamond will be paired with a slim yellow gold cathedral solitaire setting (which is available from Blue Nile, as such I’ve focused my search from them so far). I’m also aiming for a …
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