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Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Cut Less than $5K

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,000

Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Cut Less than $5K

I stumbled across your site just at the right time. It has already offered great information so far. It said I can contact you to help me find the right diamond. I am looking for a round 1 carat (give or take 0.5 carat either way) diamond with a very good quality cut or better, …


Q&A: Looking for Diamond Stud Earrings for $3-4K Budget

We used your advice last year to buy an engagement ring and were quite pleased with the result, so we’re back. This time, we need your advice on earrings. My wife likes setting SKU 28018YCY from James Allen, so we’ll need round diamonds. We were looking at SKU 184164 and 188107; are these a good …


Q&A: To Upgrade Diamond or Not to Upgrade?

Hello, I recently used the invaluable info on your site to help me choose a ring from james allen. The ring is great and I should just be happy about my purchase, however, when i look at the diamond it has a slight yellow warmness to it that the tiny diamonds in the setting do …


Q&A: Looking for 0.9-1.0 Ct. Emerald Cut

Hello, your website has been a huge help! I’m a bit of a research junkie, and stumbled across your website as I was searching. After consulting with (her) friends and family, I’ve chosen to go with an Emerald Cut Diamond for my (soon to be I hope!) Fiancee. To make a long story short I …


Q&A: Shipping & Duty from JA to Singapore?

I have been reading your diamond info to help educate myself so that i can point my partner towards the best possible diamond for him to purchase. We like settings from either James Allen https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-289?a_aid=dmnd1357 or Blue Nile Blue Nile Petite Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile Petite Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Based on …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Princess Cut

Hello! I am new to buying any sort of diamond and came across your extremely useful website, which in turn directed me to the James Allen site (I had been perusing Blue Nile up until now.) I was wondering what you thought about this particular diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.03-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-202483?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am very thankful for your help! James …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut 1-1.2 Cts.

I am looking to purchase a loose princess cut diamond between 1-1.2 carats. My budget is 4,000-5,000. Could you suggest a a diamond with the most bang for my buck? I also have a couple designer style settings in mind. Do you recommend a place that could replicate a style I am looking for? Thanks …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut in the UK

We are currently looking at a 1.02 carat g vs2 princess cut diamond with 82% table, which a jeweller friend has recommended, but as we don’t know if this is good or not, are unsure whether to purchase. Can you advise what we should be asking to determine if this is a good deal for …


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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