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:
I am searching for a ring imminently and have been reading your site for a few months. Thanks for all the work you’ve done and invaluable information. Based on what I’ve learned from your site, I have been looking at round brilliants in the I – SI1 & SI2 range. I really don’t want to …
First I’d like to say great site! I read the entire thing and recommended it to a friend. I’m purchasing an engagement ring and the setting I chose is from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/Platinum-3-Stone-Pave-Set-Diamond.html?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’ve done a lot of searching for the center stone using the guidelines from your site. What I’ve noticed is that color …
The following question came to us from Matt from Houston: Thanks for providing this website… It has been a wealth of useful information for me 🙂 I’m planning to get engaged early next year and have started to take a look at rings. Based on your article about Diamond Stud Earrings, I have pretty much …
I have read every single page of your site and have scoured James Allen and Blue Nile for the perfect radiant or cushion cut stone. I have a budget of 6-7 for the entire ring and wedding band, so I am thinking of a diamond in the 4-5 range. I am looking to cut corners …
Hi. I would like your opinion on the following diamond https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1330627.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 I plan on pairing it with setting 11012W and wedding band 14024W all from James Allen in white gold. Is this a good choice? Do you have another recommendation for a better diamond from the listings on James Allen? I would like to stay …
I am looking for a round diamond in the $5500 to $7000 range for this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-rings/ring/item_57-1933_design.asp?module=setting?a_aid=dmnd1357 Based on the recommendations on your site I am looking in the 1.25 carat range with H-I color, excellent cut, and ’eye-clean’ clarity (SI1-VS2). I would also be happy to get faint to medium florescence, but it is …
Love the website! I wrote a paper in college about the diamond industry, De Beers, the initial marketing of diamonds, etc. So understandably I want to make sure I do my research, and get the best bang for the buck. I’d like to get your expert help in picking a diamond. I’ve settled on a …
I’m looking for a solitaire diamond ring for my wife. My budget would ideally be under $4000-4500 and I would like the best stone for the money. I’m looking at stones between 0.80 – 0.95 carat that are round or princess cut. My wife likes sparkly stones, so it would need to have an ideal …
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