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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I was hoping to get your opinion on these three candidates, for a solitaire 6-prong 18k white gold engagement ring 1.28 VS2 with large crystals on the edge – can those be hidden behind a prong? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.28-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-54952?a_aid=dmnd1357 1.40 SI1 with various wisps and needles https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-149838?a_aid=dmnd1357 1.51 VS2 with “only” a Very Good cut – Would …
I like cushion cut diamonds in engagement rings, and was wondering what you think of this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-202574?a_aid=dmnd1357 I was thinking a cushion cut would look good in this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-double-claw-prong-engagement-ring-item-5302?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have learned a lot from reading on your site and would appreciate your opinion. Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in …
I read that you are willing to help me find a diamond, and I’m looking specifically at James Allen so that I can see the diamond. I’d like to get the best looking round diamond for about 4000-5000. The setting is a solitaire 4 prong I hope you can help! Thanks James Allen James Allen …
I would like to buy a loose pink argyle diamond. My budget would be maximum about AUD 7-8K. It can be emerald or radiant or baguette cut or round. I will later set it to a ring for my own use. It will be used as central diamond & surrounded by white when I set …
I am looking for a fancy light (FLY) to fancy yellow (FY) diamond for a halo-style engagement ring. Budget for the diamond is up to $5500 or so. I generally prefer a shade in between FLY and FY. As everyone is, I am looking to maximize carat and clarity, but as I have been researching …
Should I buy this one? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-204965?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently …
This is the diamond I’m looking at: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.02-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-72029?a_aid=dmnd1357 And this is the setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/platinum-three-stone-emerald-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1220?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thoughts/suggestions? Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also …
Hello. Im searching for an engagement ring. Im looking to get a round stone between .90 – 1 carat, and im looking in the vs2 – SI2 range, depending on the inclusions that i see in the particular diamond. Id like a excellent to very good cut. I’ve been told that when it comes to …
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