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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Setting Within a $3,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried



Q&A: Help Finding a Colorless Round Diamond Without Fluorescence for Around $15,000 Budget

Looking at two different diamonds wanted to get your opinion on what is the better value. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.48-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7223833?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.53-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7398586?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately, neither of them is a good choice. Strong fluorescence is a kiss of death on anything higher than an I color. D/F diamonds with strong fluorescence are going to look hazy/milky in natural settings (like restaurants …





Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $15,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $15,000 Budget

Would like some recommendations on which diamond would *POP* the most! Ultimately, looking for a 1.5-1.6ct brilliant round cut that looks eye-clean and colorless with the most sparkle in a petite platinum band. My budget is in the $10k-15k range, and the three below are on my list of prospects, but if there are any …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With a $4,500 Budget

Hi Diamond Help! I have read through your website and looked at the tutorial videos, and firstly – thanks so much! You’ve made a quite daunting process a lot simpler! I think I’ve narrowed my search down to the following three diamonds: 1) www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.11-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-7229414?a_aid=dmnd1357 2) www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.07-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-7290173?a_aid=dmnd1357 3) www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.13-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6517702?a_aid=dmnd1357 I want to ask a few questions: …


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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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