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:
Hi there, I will go with James Allen or Blue Nile. I’m looking for 1.20 – 1.30 oval D E or F VS1 to VVS1. L:W ratio on the larger side around 1.42-1.46 ideally. Check out these options I found: Blue Nile LD12369084 Blue Nile LD14385718 Blue Nile LD12822101 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-9184963?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.30-carat-d-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-9364634?a_aid=dmnd1357 They have a beautiful …
Hello, I’d like to buy a diamond and ring online and would like to get some help – specifically choosing one that is eye clean. I think I have a pretty decent handle on most of the other key parameters, except inclusions. I’m leaning toward oval shape, but I’m concerned about the dreaded bowtie…is this …
Hi. I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond halo pave ring. I’m looking into James Allen, but it’s a bit overwhelming. Clarity and color are very important to me. I’ve been reading on all your advice and I do not want to pay more than I have to for a beautiful center diamond. My budget …
Hi, I have been looking at these settings from Blue Nile: Pear Shaped Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Marquise Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Oval Halo Diamond Engagement Ring All similar pave/halo, platinum designs and want to find the best diamond in either of those shapes (marquise, oval, pear) to fit within my £4,000 – £5,000 …
I want to buy my wife: a diamond set – studs, tennis bracelet & pendant. The tennis bracelet will be 2tcw, the pendant will be .70ct and the studs will be 1.40 total (.70 each) to match the pendant. I want shiny dazzling bright sparkling – eye clean. My question is I decided on excellent …
I am looking for a round brilliant diamond around 2 carats. Preferably just under. I used your services in the past and they were fantastic. Hi! We talked to each other last year. I look forward to working with you again. Can you tell me more about what you’re looking for? Ring design, price range… …
Hi there! I have a question related to diamond color. I am considering a setting from James Allen that incorporates 6 marquise stones in the band: Platinum East-West Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring I’ve been budgeting for a 1.2ct princess cut for the center and have been looking closer to the colorless range (D or E) …
I found a round 2.0 carat diamond rated H I2, excellent cut and symmetry. After reading your reviews I was spooked by the I2 rating. I know many retailers don’t carry them. Should I avoid it? I assume it wasn’t certified by the GIA lab, was it? Yes it did have a card with all …
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