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. Looking for a diamond ring solitaire. My budget is 1 grand. White gold, princess cut for bigger carat. Trying to get the most bang for the buck. THANKS Look at this beautiful ring that is for ~1,000: Blue Nile LD10918322 Classic Simple Solitaire Engagement Ring The diamond is eye-clean, well cut and will look …
Hello – I am comparing Blue Nile to a local jeweler and would like your help choosing diamonds from Blue Nile. I’m trying to stay as close to 10k total as I can and the setting is $600 for a 3-stone ring. I’d like the center as large as possible and the sides of course …
Hi there, I’m looking for an emerald cut, 1.7-2 ct. It will go into a platinum setting with channel set diamonds. Budget for stone is $12.5k (but if something great is a little more, I have some flexibility). How about these two diamonds? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.90-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5818824?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD11542767 Thank you – stupid question – will one …
I’m looking for a diamond to fit in a band similar to this (14K WHITE GOLD PETITE PAVE ENGAGEMENT RING (FLUSH FIT)) or this (Petite Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring). I’ve followed your guides and found this diamond (https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.83-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4901979?a_aid=dmnd1357) but want to be sure I’m not wasting money on something that isn’t noticeable. Appreciate your help! …
Have been doing a lot of work on potentially purchasing an engagement ring soon. A friend of mine recommended this site/service as helpful. Would love to ask some questions and compare some thoughts. Thank you! What shape of diamond, style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you looking for? Also, can …
Hi – I am looking to potentially purchase a radiant cut diamond, H, VS2 or better, between 4.0 and 4.5 carats. My budget is up to $65K. Based on what I’ve read I’ve found a diamond I would like your opinion on. It’s on James Allen’s website: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/4.34-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-5091270?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would love your thoughts on it …
I’m looking for some assistance with diamond selection for an engagement ring. I’m interested in an oval diamond in the 3 carat range with a budget of 35k. The plan is to put it on the thinnest platinum solitaire setting that will adequately support the weight of the stone. Thanks for any assistance. I can’t …
Hello, I am looking for some help shopping for an engagement ring. I know that I’m looking for a solitaire with a round cut. I have a budget of around $3500, but have a little wiggle room. I’ve read through most of the articles on your site, but still feel a bit overwhelmed by the …
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