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Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Diamond Stud Earrings For a Yellow Gold Setting With a $10k-$12k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Halo Setting with Around $16k Budget

We are looking for an eye clean diamond with the best combination of size (bigger is better) and absolute brilliance (super ideal cuts), could you please help? Thank you. Budget: $16,000 (center stone only) Type: round; Color: I or better (is color I going to look yellow in a platinum setting?); Clarity: SI1 or better; …




Q&A: Am I Getting a Good Deal Buying a Diamond from James Allen?

Q&A: Am I Getting a Good Deal Buying a Diamond from James Allen?

I bought a diamond from James Allen after reading positive reviews from your site and others. My question is: how do I know I’m getting the real deal? I’m getting a GIA report but how do I know my diamond is the same one? I know I could take it to a gemologist but I’m …


Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ctw. Diamond Stud Earrings from Blue Nile

I would like to order a pair of diamond stud earrings from Blue Nile, around two carats total weight. What would be the minimum for cut, color and clarity that I should chose? Also, how important are depth, table and length/width ratio. Thank you in advance! I looked around and this would be my recommendation: …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Ring with Around $4k Budget

Hi there, hope you guys are well. My fiancee and I have been looking at purchasing a three-stone ring from James Allen. The two diamonds we are currently considering are: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2338731?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2117731?a_aid=dmnd1357 This is the setting she really likes: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-yellow-gold-marquise-shape-three-stone-ring-item-59191?a_aid=dmnd1357 It would be great to get your thoughts on the two diamonds and any advice …


Q&A: Choosing Between a Local B&M, James Allen and Blue Nile

Hello! My fiancé and I have a solid solitaire platinum setting (6-prong) we are looking to purchase and are looking for a diamond around $3,500 or less. We were interested in one at a jewelry store (Leo), but found out it was GSI certified rather than GIA or AGS as you would recommend. Can you …


About the author

Mike Fried Mike Fried Mike Fried has over 25 years experience in the diamond industry working with Leo Schachter Diamonds, Moshe Namdar Diamonds, and joining The Diamond Pro in 2007. He is recognized as an industry expert and has been quoted in publications such as Us, People, Page Six, The Next Web and more.

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