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:
Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am looking to buy a ring to my soon to be fiancé. I have a tight budget, around $2,000. Is there anything decent I can get in this range. I know I am looking for a solitaire princess cut diamond with a white gold …
Firstly, thank you for a great website! I’m searching for a 1ct loose diamond for use in an engagement ring. My budget is max USD 8 000. Looking at Blue Nile and James Allen a notice a huge difference in price for a 1.01ct, E, IF, Ideal, GIA. The price at Blue Nile is USD …
Thanks for taking the time to put all this great information on your website. I have learned a huge amount reading this. I’m hoping to get your opinion. I’m looking to buy a diamond around 1.2carat, round, G, S1 or S2. Budget for the stone is $7000. I came across this S2 and would be …
My goal is the best diamond for the budget parameters. I would like a setting with one larger diamond in the middle and 2 side stones * Shape- Round (? i think?) * Desired Color Range: Best for the budget * Desired Clarity:Best for the budget * Budget up to $3000 This will be my …
First off, I would like to say thank you for putting together this website. The information here is awesome and I feel like I have learned a great deal about diamonds, specifically what characteristics are important and which ones add to the price. I am looking for an engagement ring on a $4k budget. I …
I stumbled onto your site while painstakingly attempting to begin this new journey brought on by my planned engagement. I have a very small budget of 1000 dollars. i am currently in colombia and plan on buying the diamond in the states and have a courier bring it to me to have the ring set …
First of all thank you for your website. it is very interesting information and easy to understand. I am looking for an engagement ring with a 1 carat diamond. At the beginning i found things around 6~7K USD (ring included) with E/VSI grades but it was with the EGL lab. based on your information i …
I’m sure you get many requests, but I’d really appreciate your opinion! I’m trying to find a half carat diamond for an engagement ring. We don’t have a huge budget, so I’m thinking between $1100~$1300. Most important for us is that it sparkles, so anything we can’t appreciate directly through our eyes isn’t important at …
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