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’m trying to decide if I’m going to flex the budget to get from the .9-1 ct to 1.2 carat range. With all the great information on your site, I’ve been able to find some good value around 1 carat (wish there were more Gavin Blue diamonds available between .9 – 1.0 for comparison). Setting …
Hello, My fiancée would like to get a diamond eternity wedding band for me but we’re unsure how to choose one. As I understand, diamonds need to be a certain size before it can be certified and I don’t think diamonds in a pavé setting are big enough. How do I ensure I’m getting good …
I am looking for a diamond and my range is $3000. For me the most important factor is clarity. Can you suggest some of the diamonds from Brian Gavin/James Allen/Blue Nile. Like everyone, I want to make most of the 4c characteristics within my price range. Some of the links which I filtered, which one …
I’m looking to upgrade my wife’s engagement ring for our anniversary. I’m looking at the following setting in rose gold at James Allen: 14K ROSE GOLD CHANNEL SET PRINCESS SHAPED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING For diamonds, I’m choosing between these two. Both are similar round shaped diamonds: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-3430333?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-6029915?&a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is around $5000. Are these …
Hi! Can you help with a comparison between these 2 models from James Allen – what is the main thing the extra $3,000 is getting me with the more expensive one? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.12-carat-f-color-if-clarity-sku-1918886?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.05-carat-f-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-6275655?&a_aid=dmnd1357 The first diamond ( www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.12-carat-f-color-if-clarity-sku-1918886?a_aid=dmnd1357) is much better cut, it’s significantly bigger and it’s an IF clarity which is rarer. I would …
Hello, I am looking to buy and engagement ring. I have already decided on the Falling Edge Halo in Platinum for the setting from James Allen. PLATINUM FALLING EDGE PAVE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING I am now looking for a pear-shaped diamond for the ring. I am looking for the diamond to be at least 0.8 …
Hi! Can you please send me some diamond recommendations for a pave ring? Oval shape, 1ct. Thanks! Here you go: Blue Nile LD11182859 Blue Nile LD11438578 Thank you for sending these options. I found this one below with a shape I like better. What are your thoughts? Blue Nile LD11246387 That one is beautiful as …
I am looking for a diamond for 50th – platinum setting, hoping for eye clean. I picked out the following from James Allen. Thanks! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.90-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-6154542?a_aid=dmnd1357 … Will the diamond I listed be ok in terms of color with platinum channel setting? Also, the diamond I picked has moderate blue fluorescence, will that match diamond and …
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