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Q&A: 2nd Opinion on JA & BGD Diamonds

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,000

Q&A: 2nd Opinion on JA & BGD Diamonds

I am a first time diamond buyer and want to thank you for the site you have put together. The information you have provided here has truly helped to educate me to the point where I feel much more confident in making an informed decision. I am looking for a Princess cut diamond around .75ct. …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Pave Setting

First off, thank you for putting together such a great website. It’s been a fantastic resource in my search to find the perfect engagement ring. I’ve selected my setting which can be viewed here: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-pave-set-four-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-3249?a_aid=dmnd1357 Now I’m ready to chose my diamond but need to know I’m getting the best diamond for my money, so …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Sidestone Setting

Let me start by saying that your website has been an Eye Opener for me in diamond education; can’t thank you enough for this. I was hoping to get some professional advice in choosing diamond for platinum setting from James Allen (SKU: 11119P). I am interested in Round shape, 1.00+ carat range, Ideal cut, and …


Q&A: Exchanging Cloudy Cushion Cut

I purchased a 1.03 VS2 G Cushion Cut diamond from James Allen. When it’s out in the sunlight, half of it looks ‘cloudy’. We are planning to exchange it. Is it possible to have a cushion cut diamond that is not cloudy in the center? Or is that the nature of the cut.? Can you …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Halo Setting

I’m hoping you can help. I’m inexperienced as far as online diamond buying, but I have a setting and loose diamond I really like from Blue Nile. I’ve done my research on the parameters of princess cut, but after I browsed your site, I’m questioning whether or not I have 1 – selected a quality …


Q&A: Is this Diamond a Match with this Setting?

Looking for your input on a ring. So grateful to have found such an informative site and individual as yourself. I’m amazed that you offer this service out of your own good will! The ring we have been considering is this from jamesallen.com, the diamond and setting respectively: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.75-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-140326?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-cathedral-reverse-tapered-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7098?a_aid=dmnd1357 Will this setting compliment the …


Q&A: Need Help Finding 1 Ct. Princess Cut

I am looking for a princess cut diamond for an engagement ring. First I would like to say thank you for providing such a wonderful site, it has educated me a lot about diamonds. I have been reviewing all the articles on your site for the past three months and am confident that I am …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for Solitaire Setting

Hope you are well. I have started researching diamonds and have my eye set on picking out an emerald cut to set in a simple solitaire. I have picked a few from james allen and was hoping to get your thoughts, which one you believe to be best bang for buck, and if there are …


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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