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:
Hello! I am about to purchase an engagement ring but need help finding the diamond. I am looking for a lab-grown oval, 1.5ct or more. The setting will be yellow gold solitaire. I found this one on Clean Origin but don’t really know what I am looking for. www.cleanorigin.com/oval-lab-created-diamond-c5b3922bf1ca Please please help me. There are …
Hello. I’m looking for help. My husband and I picked out my engagement ring almost 25 years ago. I still love it but when we bought it there was a “we’ll upgrade at some point” thought. I’m looking for a center diamond of at least 2.0 carats. I have a wish list saved on James …
I am looking for a round diamond in a white gold or platinum Tiffany-like 6 prong solitaire setting. I’m looking to max out at $3,500 – $3,800 for the stone. Does paying more for the cut and paying less for the clarity make sense? I know my fiance, she likes sparkle and would likely be …
Hi, Thank you very much for this valuable information, it is very useful! I understand from time to time you have coupons for Blue Nile so I am just checking in to see if there are any over the next few months? Here is the code for $100 off of a purchase over 1k:[contact us …
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7199300?a_aid=dmnd1357 Any assessment regards to the value of it will be greatly appreciated. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7199300?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately, this diamond is a big no no. Its cert says “clarity grade based on clouds not shown.” This means there is a very large cloud that covers a large percentage of the diamond and saps the brilliance from it. You …
Hello. I’d like a yellow gold ring with a solitaire diamond. From researching myself, I’d try to get a GIA certified diamond between 1.3-1.5 carat (ideally closer to 1.5), Round shape, Excellent cut, eye clean clarity (not under SI1 unless totally eye clean), with 4 prongs holding the diamond. I’d be looking to spend between …
Hi, I’m writing again, after a couple of years, to have your support to purchase a diamond for a necklace. Last time was for the engagement ring, this time because my daughter is about to be born! Stated the above a few information about my search: SHAPE: I’m thinking the pear shape, it is beautiful …
Hi. I’m looking at two oval diamonds on James Allen. One has a table of 53%, and one is 63%. Both depths look fine. Which one do you think is preferable? Also, one has a thick to very thick girdle, the other is medium to thick. Does this affect appearance of just weight? Thanks so …
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