Questions posed via our contact us page to the Diamond and Diamonds team by people seeking advice on their diamond purchase.
What if my girlfriend is dead set on a flawless (or internally flawless) diamond. What should I do? This is always a tough one and something many readers and friends bring up – balancing the flawless diamond ‘want’ of your fiancé-to-be with the realities of your budget. As is often the case, a woman’s request…
Reader Tom wrote to us asking: Hi, I’m just starting out my search and would appreciate some recommendations based off the following parameters. Looking for cushion cut, square shape, with “chunky” look. Aiming for 1.25 carat or above. Everything I’ve read so far is recommending G color (or better) with VS2 clarity (or better). The…
Q/A on a Brian Gavin Blue with Crescent Moon Engagement Ring Reader Raul wrote to us and asked: Hi Diamond Adviser, My mind is set on getting a Brian Gavin Blue Diamond and I really like the setting at this link: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/elsie-14k-white-gold-5927w14 I’m happy to get 14k white gold for the metal type since I…
Q/A on a Tiffany Diamond by the Yard Necklace Reader Christine wrote to us and asked: I’m shopping for a Tiffany’s Diamond By The Yard necklace and am in desperate need of help! (I know I can get bigger diamonds for cheaper but from reviews I’ve heard the quality of Tiffany’s for this bezel style…