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Q&A: Looking for Best Value on a Small Budget for Round Brilliant Solitaire

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Looking for Best Value on a Small Budget for Round Brilliant Solitaire

Thanks so much for this website the education has been amazing! Saved me from making a bad decision so far! I’m looking for a round cut diamond for a basic solitaire setting. Just something simple and elegant. I’m been looking on James Allen at some diamonds around .6 carrot https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522071.asp I’m just worried the actual …


Q&A: Looking for 1.6 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond for $15K Budget

I’m looking for round brilliant that is about 1.6 ct, and my budget is about $15,000. I like this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1452013.asp But this one seems about the same is significantly cheaper: Blue Nile LD02744175 Which would you go with? Or do you have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance for your advice! Love your website! …


Q&A: “I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry.”

I just want to take a sentence to say how genuinely helpful and informative your site is – a truly excellent resource. I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry. That said, I am still foolhardy enough to try choosing a diamond for an engagement ring on my own (for the surprise …



Q&A: Looking for 1.5Ct. Round Diamond for Side-stone Baguette Setting

Hi looking to buy a diamond of course. Is James Allen the only site you recommend? I was looking at brillance.com. Would you recommended them as well? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the …


Q&A: Second Opinion on Round Diamond, Please

Hello, I have used your website to help me pick out a brilliant cut round diamond. I found the below on James Allen and am waiting for it to come in. I wanted to get your opinion bc it seems like a really good price ($4580) for the size etc. It is definitely due to …


Q&A: “My girlfriend wants ‘big and sparkly’!

Love the site. Your website was exactly what I was looking for when I started researching engagement rings. I’m amazed there aren’t more resources like this site given the information asymmetries in the diamond ring market. Anyways, I’ve been reading and following the The Diamond Pro for several months and I’m ready to take the …



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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