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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 live in Sydney, Australia and I am looking to buy an oval engagement ring online. I’ve heard lots about James Allen so I jumped onto their website and found this… 1.60 Carat K-VVS2 Very Good Cut for $5,950. I am 5’10” so I have fairly long thin fingers so the ovals suit me best. …
You said it was kosher to email you about whether a diamond inclusion would be clear to the eye, so I have one: Wondering if this one will look alright: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1494417.asp or if the following is a better option: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1505069.asp And if you have any tips on finding something even better that I don’t know …
I’d like to start by saying a massive THANK YOU for your amazing website. It really is the definitive reference tool on the net. Could you please assist me with my diamond search? I’m after an emerald cut, about 1.50 carat for around $10,000 (or less!). Can you give me your thoughts on this diamond …
I am looking to buy an engagement ring and stumbled across your website. I figured it couldn’t hurt to email you! Here are my criteria that I have come up with so far. Basically, my philosophy has been, a really excellent small diamond is better than a subpar big diamond. I will be complementing the …
Hope you’re well. A fantastic site which has been really useful! Following your guidelines, I’m looking for: – Round diamond – GIA/IGI certified – G/H colour (G if IGI and H if GIA – is that fair?) – VS2/SI1 clarity (VS2 if IGI and SI1 if GIA – is that fair?) – Excellent cut – …
If I were to go through James Allen (who I can see you highly recommend) for a stone, but got a setting from somewhere else (like Shane Co.), do you recommend that? I ask because I’m unsure if it is a good idea to buy them separate like that. What kind of person would I …
I’m looking for a princess cut diamond with a budget of about $4000. So far I’ve come up with this combination from James Allen: Setting Item#: 17152P Platinum 0.42ct Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring #8 stones, 0.42 G-H VS Size: Price: $2,025.00 Diamond Item#: 1518167 Princess 0.91 carat G color VS2 clarity diamond I had …
Thanks for this great website, its really informative and has helped me allot. I have found a diamond on James Allen and was wondering what your opinion on it is. The link is: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1520179.asp I think its a great buy but if you have any hesitations please let me know. I think I get great …
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