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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut 1 Ct. for Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,500

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut 1 Ct. for Solitaire Setting

Great site! It has been very helpful on my search for a diamond. I have run into an issue though. I had planned on spending about $7,000 on a ring and diamond with a budget of about $6,000-$6,500 for the diamond. I had a Diamond picked out and was almost ready to go. However, due …


Q&A: Looking for Pear-Cut for $5K Budget

I am looking for a pear diamond on James Allen, with a flexible budget of around $5000 for the center stone of a 3 stone ring set in platinum. I would rather not choose a color lower than H, and want to make sure the diamond is eye clean, with a ratio of between 1.5 …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Just Under 1Ct.

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Just Under 1Ct.

I am searching for a diamond engagement ring. My fiance to be would like a princess cut close to but under 1 carat in size. She also wants brilliant cut diamonds on both shoulders. The exact amount I am not sure, one ring she looked at had 5 diamonds on each shoulder. To me and …


Q&A: Looking for Second Opinion on IF Clarity Round Cut

Before I start — Thanks for sharing your knowledge! This site is awesome! I am about to purchase this particular diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1510893.asp – What do you think about this diamond? – What really got my attention is the price for this diamond. The only negative I could see is the fluorescence. Anything I’m missing here? …


Q&A: Looking for 0.9-1.0 Ct. Round Diamond for WG Solitaire Setting

I am looking for an engagement solitaire ring and finding has been daunting task so far, so your advice is greatly appreciated. My budget on the diamond is $4800. Below is what I am looking for: Shape: Round Carat Weight: 0.9 – 1 Cut: Excellent Color: around H Clarity: VS2 – SI2 James Allen James …



Q&A: “In search of nice yet affordable round diamond”

Hello, I’ve been reading your blog and trust your judgement on diamonds. I’m interested in purchasing a diamond from James Allen I just needed a little help on which diamond to get. I’ve already decided on the setting which will be this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-pave-set-4-prong-diamond-engagement-ring.html I’m in search of a nice yet afforadable round diamond for …


Q&A: In Need of 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Princess Cut Stone

This is a great website and service that you have. I will appreciate if you can look at this diamond and let me know your opinion: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1506014.asp 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 the …


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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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