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Q&A: 0.6 Ct. Round Cut for Sapphire Sidestone Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $1,000

Q&A: 0.6 Ct. Round Cut for Sapphire Sidestone Setting

This website has turned me into a bit of a diamond nut over the past couple of weeks. Really interesting reading. I was wondering whether you thought that the feathery white inclusions the diamond linked here: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-sku-207238?a_aid=dmnd1357 are likely to be visible to the eye? Just for background I’m planning on setting the diamond next …


Q&A: Second Opinion on 0.37 Ct. Princess Cut

What do you think of this diamond from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.37-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-128430?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will be using just their basic 4 prong comfort ring with it. Thanks for your advice. 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 …


Q&A: Looking for American-Style Engagement Ring in Austria

Dear Mike, we are from Austria and I have always wanted an American style engagement ring. Now we are in a kind of hurry because we don`t want to let James Allen ship this to Austria because we are not sure if this works. And a friend of mine is staying in the US for …


Q&A: Looking for Small Round Brilliant Cut

I am currently looking for a diamond ring (solitaire) for my proposal to my girlfriend. I don’t have as much budget, around USD 1,500.00/USD2,000.00 including the set up and VAT (I am based in the UK). I would prefer titanium for the set up but if too expensive, it would be 24 ct white gold. …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Diamond Stud Earrings, Please

First let me thank you for the wealth of information you provide. Your knowledge and experience provides people with the tools necessary to make informed choices with their hard earned money. Thank you for that. On to my question. I just purchased a pair of stones for diamond stud earrings from Jamesallen. I believe these …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut with Limited Budget

Greetings from Asia! I’ve been reading up on your wonderful website and I’m so glad i came across it before taking the plunge on buying an engagement ring. If it’s not too much trouble, could you help me pick out the best bang for buck diamond with a tight budget in the $1100 to $1300 …


Q&A: Advice on Wedding Band to Match Engagement Ring

I asked for advice from you a little over a year ago for an engagement ring and it was valuable info. I have another and last question for you. Looking for a wedding band and I’m torn between these two. The James Allen band is a direct match to the band on my fiances ring …


Q&A: Looking to Replace Cloudy Diamond

I am looking to replace the diamond currently in my engagement ring. My ring can accomodate a .5 carat brilliant cut diamond. My current diamond is very cloudy and I am looking for something that has sparkle galore. Could you pls recommend a color and clarity? Although my diamond maybe not be large I want …


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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