Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Looking for a Perfect 1.2-1.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold or Platinum Pave Setting

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

My diamond search began with Bluenile (my steady merchant) and brought me to your site. It’s been extremely informative. Awesome site! I’ve been lurking around James Allen (True Heart Cut with AGS cert) and Brian Gavin (his Signature Line) in search of that “perfect for my soon to be wife” princess cut diamond in either …

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Q&A: Help Choosing an Eye-Clean 1 Ct. Heart-Shaped Diamond With Around $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Dear Diamond Pro, I am looking for a heart shaped diamond to be put on a ring. I want something at least 1 carat, and my budget is around $4000. I found this diamond on jamesallen.com and would like to ask for your opinion. Please also let me know if you have other suggestions. I do …

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Q&A: Finding an Eye-Clean 1.5 to 2 Ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: January 23, 2019

I’m looking for a yellow diamond with a halo setting. I would like it to be eye clean but otherwise I don’t care about the rating. I don’t mind if it is light yellow but I don’t want any other color (brown, green, etc.). I would like around a 1.5 carat diamond to 2 carats, …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Engagement Ring with $8k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I like the look of the ring in the link below but am concerned about durability. The chat rep at James Allen tells me that it is extra strong because it is made from wire instead of cast. Do you have any advice/comments in regards to this? I know from research that platinum is typically …

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval Diamond for a White Gold Halo Pave Setting with a $3k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First, I would like to thank you for all the information you offer in your website. It is extremely useful. We are looking for an Oval cut diamond and I would like to have the best option possible from James Allen. The budget is around $3K. I would like an Oval cut diamond and I …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Radiant Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting For Around $4k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First I would like to thank you for all the helpful information you have on your website, I know a lot more about diamonds now! 🙂 I’m looking to buy an engagement ring with a radiant cut diamond (love the unique rectangle shape) within this month and I really need your expert opinion. My budget …

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Q&A: Looking to Replace a .57 Ct. H SI2 Center Diamond in a White Gold Three-Stone Setting with $1,800 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking to replace a lost center diamond from my wife’s three stone white gold ring. The lost stone was a .57 carat H SI2. We have set a budget of around $1700.00 for the new stone (willing to go to $1800.00). I have been looking at the James Allen site for .58 carat …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.5-2.0 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond with Around $10k – $12k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

First off, this site has been an incredible help. I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring and would like your assistance. I’ve been shopping and reading online for the past couple of weeks. It’s been amazing to me how many different opinions there are around this cut of diamond and how varying …

About the author

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.