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Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Band Within a $8k – $9k Range

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.5 Ct. Oval Diamond for a $8k – $10k Budget

I am looking for an 1.5 carat oval diamond, and this site seems like the perfect resource to help me make a final decision. My budget is around $8- 10,000. I have found three diamonds on the James Allen website (all on hold) based on search criteria I pieced together from researching diamonds online. I …



Q&A: Looking for a Replacement Stone for a GIA-Certified 1.59 Ct. J SI2 Round Diamond

Hi, you guys helped me pick out my engagement stone a couple years ago. Unfortunately my wife lost her ring so we are now going through an insurance claim to replace it. The previous stone was GIA certified 1.59c J SI2 Excellent cut polish and symmetry. See following link https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.59-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-153818?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately the picture is gone, but …




Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Halo Platinum Setting with a $5,000-$6,500 Budget

Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Halo Platinum Setting with a $5,000-$6,500 Budget

I am in the process of upgrading from my current gemstone engagement ring to a diamond. I would like to purchase a round diamond to fit this halo setting from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-round-center-item-17442?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would like the diamond to be 1 carat and very sparkly! I feel overwhelmed trying to select the best value diamond …



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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