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! Thank you for being a great resource for newbies like myself. I am looking to get an engagement ring for my girlfriend. After reading through the site, I am looking on James Allen mostly and seen a few diamonds I like. For the setting, I would like to get a solitaire in yellow gold …
Hi there, First time buyer looking for help with a few choices of diamonds please. I’m looking for a round 2 carat+ diamond to put in a solitaire 6 prong white gold band. Looking to spend around $10k. I’ve been looking at Blue Nile. As far as a solitaire goes, you can put a J …
Hi there, My boyfriend and I are looking for a round diamond in the 1.10-1.25ct range, VS2 and up but staying in the $5k range. Plus we want a great cut diamond! The setting I am looking into is a rose gold setting. Thank you I found the following diamonds that looked amazing to me: …
Hello, I’m looking at getting an engagement ring and have narrowed my search down to a couple options. All of them are using an emerald cut diamond. My girlfriend is quite minimalist and doesn’t like too much going on. She is also into geometric shapes and i think she’d like a simple yet elegant ring. …
Hi! Have been researching a pair of diamond stud earrings and am looking for a round 1 ct total pair. Came across your site and found the info very helpful and wanted to reach out to see if you may be able to help me narrow down my options. It seems like Blue Nile is …
Hi there, I am looking for an emerald cut diamond 1.2 to 1.5ct. I have found 3 stones from James Allen that I think would work. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.38-carat-h-color-if-clarity-sku-9358484?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-if-clarity-sku-9486545?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.30-carat-i-color-if-clarity-sku-9156041?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am looking at a solitaire or pave setting. Unfortunately, none of the diamonds you sent me would work. The H IF has a very strong …
Hi, I would love your opinion on the below diamonds and them passing the eye clean test. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.70-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7753921?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD13936225 I’m using this setting: Platinum Cross Over Trellis Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Thank you! The setting you’ve chosen is a beautiful one and will work very well with an I-color center stone. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.70-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7753921?a_aid=dmnd1357 This …
Hi. I am looking to get a round 1 carat diamond from Blue Nile UK. My budget is £3,000-3,500 for the diamond. I have done lots of research so looking for a minimum of I colour with Ideal Cut. The options appear vast and I am really struggling to decide on which diamond due to …
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