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 found your website about a year ago and have been really impressed with your service and testimonials. I am looking to propose to my girlfriend and looking for your help. I am looking to spend no more than $10,000 CAD. I know she wants a slimmer setting in gold. Any chance you can …
Hi there, Hoping to get your suggestions on a diamond purchase for an engagement ring. I’m looking to buy the diamond and ring separately. Here are my ideal parameters:Budget for diamond: USD 5-7kDiamond Shape: OvalIdeal size: between 1.25 -> 1.5ctDiamond will be going into a yellow gold ring solitaire setting w/pave band. Prefer to use …
I have been looking at matched pair round diamond earrings for my daughter on James Allen. Completely overwhelmed! I am putting them in a white-gold martini setting. About .45 carat each. I was deciding on F color, but after reading this, may be completely safe to go with a G with the same result? I …
Hi Diamond Pro, Your guides have been very helpful during this journey in purchasing the perfect engagement ring. I have determined that I will be buying from James Allen but I need some additional guidance in terms of determining which diamond is the best since I still do not trust myself in finding out if …
Hello, I’m looking for an oval diamond around $5,000 to $5,100 range ~1 carrot. Probably clarity at VS2 or better and color at I or better. It will go in a yellow gold petite pave engagement ring. Please see the link below for a possible diamond I found on James Allen. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-6707974 The diamond you …
I need help looking for a cushion cut diamond on James Allen that is below $5000. I want to maximize the carat size but having trouble determining eye clean diamonds. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stone, halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you looking to put it in? And do you like more squarish …
Hello, I am looking at the 14K WHITE GOLD PAVE HALO AND SHANK DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING (PEAR CENTER) on James Allen and am a little overwhelmed by all of the potential loose diamond options. I have read your article on Pear Shaped Diamonds, which has been a very helpful starting point, but I am not …
Hi there, I bought diamond 1, but I am having buyer’s remorse, because I looked around a little more and realized I could get something similar for a lot less, like diamond #2. The other issue is that the band has diamonds that are F-G in color. If I got diamond two, would it make …
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