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Q&A: Second Opinion for Sidestone Pave Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,500

Q&A: Second Opinion for Sidestone Pave Setting

I am looking at several diamonds to choose from. The setting I have includes side stones and pave’ set diamonds on the sides. Here are a few diamonds I am considering. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-178339?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-179802?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178819?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks for your help with this. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is …


Q&A: “I would love to get your opinion on this stone!”

I feel bad about troubling you with something that has been discussed on your excellent website so exhaustively, but I am in the market for an engagement ring. I would like the stone to be round, and the setting pave or channel. I have selected the following diamond in the belief that it is eye-clean …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.71 Round Cut

I was wondering whether the following diamond could be set in order to cover the large imperfection on the edge, or is the imperfection simply too large? I think I am going to get a plain 4-prong setting. If so, are there any other imperfections that I do not see? I am on a fairly …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Half Carat Round Cut

Hi, I’m looking for a ring that is around 0.5 carats, platinum knife edge, 6 prong setting. My budgets is $1800-2500. I like James Allen due to good reviews, especially around shipping to Canada. My top concern is brilliance and of course finding a great value. What are your thoughts on this diamond? Any suggestions? …


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

Hello, I am looking to buy a solitaire yellow gold engagement ring with a budget in the range of The wealth of information on your site has been extremely informative and has given me a rough idea what to look for. Most important would be the sparkling or brilliance of the diamond, would you be …


Q&A: Looking for 0.75 Ct. Princess Cut

Please assist in finding a good value 0.75ct Princess Cut diamond. My original diamond budget was $3000, but I’m starting to think I can save more. The James Allen rep has pushed a $2800 rock, but I think I can go lower. Here are some diamonds I’ve been looking at: 1. JA rep recommended $2830 …


Q&A: Need Diamond ASAP for Brazil Proposal

Congratulations for this wonderful website! It really helped me to understand more about diamonds and have the courage to buy an engagement ring online. As you recommended, I’ll buy my from James Allen because I don’t want to take any chances with the stone. I’ll be proposing my girlfriend in few days in Brazil, so …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on G I1 Round Diamond

Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on G I1 Round Diamond

Hi! I am interested in this diamond, it’s $2,090. It looks good and I can’t for the life of me find the inclusions that would make this an I1 rating. I’m not willing to spend much more than $2,500 on a diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-I1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1537951.asp I’d appreciate your thoughts! Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader …


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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