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Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for WG Setting

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for WG Setting

I am hoping you can help me. I have read your articles on shopping for diamonds and they are extremly helpful. I have looked at James Allen and Blue Nile (yes I read your article on BN) I know the setting I want and I have been trying to locate a center round cut diamond …


Q&A: Looking for Pear Shape for $3K Budget

I am looking for a Pear Shape diamond – as big and visually appealing as possible with an ideal budget of $3k up to $3.6 ish (I still need to pay international duties on that). Ideally not below (or much) 1ct In terms of your experience with JA – have you heard of people returning …


Q&A: B-Day Present for Myself for $2K Budget

I love your site – it’s very refreshing to have someone say what really does and doesn’t matter when buying diamonds. I am looking to get the best value diamond I can as a birthday present for myself. I have up to $2000 to spend, and I’m more focussed on cut than colour (I don’t …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for YG Solitaire Setting

Hi, I am looking for a round diamond stone for this 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Solitaire Engagement Ring (https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/18k-yellow-gold-spiral-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-1365?a_aid=dmnd1357) from James Allen. It looks like a pseudo-tension setting (but really half bezel). I am looking for something eye-clean and around 3/4 ct.. I’m planning on GIA Excellent cut. What color/clarity should I be looking for, …


Q&A: Chunky Cushion Cut; 1.6-1.8 Cts.

Hello – I’ve been researching engagement ring diamonds on the James Allen website as per the recommendations on your site. I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond which has exceptional cut/brilliance/fire etc. and very good in the remaining categories. Size wise looking around 1.6-1.8. I found the diamond below on the James Allen webiste and …


Q&A: Looking for 0.6 Ct. for $1500 Budget

Thanks a lot for the blogs! A lot of information. I was about to commit to a diamond to Blue Nile but listened to your advise and turned to James Allan. The pictures does help a lot! I am looking for a diamond that’s cost effective and around $1500 and came across this one. It …


Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Cushion Cut

Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Cushion Cut

I’m interested in buying a diamond engagement ring and was wondering if you could help. In terms of what I’m looking for: – Cushion Cut (or Round, but to be placed in a square thin halo) – Circa 2 Carat – Good quality cut (very good / ideal ?) – Color – G / H …


Q&A: Looking for Best 0.8 Ct. Round Cut

I plan on going through your website very thoroughly for help with picking out a diamond. I am messaging because that’s what it says to do on your home page 🙂 Basically I would like a diamond to go with this setting: Blue Nile Trio Princess Cut Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring I would prefer to …


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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