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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Hi guys. Have been reading lots on your website, and with guidance from my girlfriend on what preferences she has. Hoping you can help, based on below preferences: – Yellow gold band (18k) – Solitaire – 6 prong – Round My budget is ~$12k. Based on the fact she wants a yellow gold band, I …
Hello, Looking for advice/guidance on purchasing an engagement ring. I am looking for a ~2 ct round cut, to be set in yellow gold as a solitaire. I have looked in person and online extensively. Do you have a ballpark budget for the center stone? Have you already found a setting you prefer? I’d like …
Hello. I am looking for an emerald stone for a Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold. Budget wise I would not want to go over $6k. Also I am in a bit of a hurry so I would like a ring that I could have in the next 15-20 days if …
Bought a ring from James Allen. Thought I was sufficiently informed about diamonds, opting for an F-VVS1 emerald cut diamond with excellent polish, excellent symmetry, and no fluorescence. After making the purchase, I learned about light leakage, windowing, and “performance” of diamonds. Now I’m obsessing about if I made the right choice. For what we …
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-11046214?a_aid=dmnd1357 For this ring: 14K White Gold Flat Edged Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-11046214?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m not a huge fan of this diamond. It’s very cloudy and might lose some of its brilliance. I’d go with this one instead, it has a beautiful cut and would look fantastic in person: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8328328?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will admit (as with …
Hi, I’m looking to buy engagement ring and was hoping to get your advice. I’d like to get a ring that is simple but has a little uniqueness to it. I like the 14K White Gold Nouveau Engagement Ring at James Allen, for example. I would like to have a round diamond and about .8 …
Hi! I really appreciate your site. It has been very helpful as I’ve narrowed in on what I’d like for my ring. I have found a setting from James Allen: Platinum Graduated Pavé Swirl Engagement Ring Although they say this setting is only for round, princess, or cushion, I prefer the look and value of …
Hi, Thanks for all the great advice. What do you guys think of enhanced stones? She wants the primary stone to be earth made but the 8 side stones can be lab made. The ring metal can be white gold or whatever. She is ok with better stones and lesser metal. We don’t recommend artificially …
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