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

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $5,000

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 …


Q&A: Looking for Round 1 Ct. Diamond on Blue Nile

I’m currently looking for a ~1 carat round diamond in the price range of $6-7k (AUD). Have done a bit of research and am currently happy with this one: Classic Six-Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile LD02827887 Do you think this is suitable? If not, where can I do better? Thanks for all of your …



Q&A: “My girlfriend wants ‘big and sparkly’!

Love the site. Your website was exactly what I was looking for when I started researching engagement rings. I’m amazed there aren’t more resources like this site given the information asymmetries in the diamond ring market. Anyways, I’ve been reading and following the The Diamond Pro for several months and I’m ready to take the …


Q&A: Looking for Advice: Buy Online or at Bricks & Mortar Store?

I’m looking for some quick and dirty advice. My budget is between $5-9k depending on the rock – I want to get either a round or cushion diamond in a cushion halo w/ platinum. The C’s are where it gets iffy – I don’t know whether to buy online vs. in store, and for that …


Q&A: Are these Round Diamonds Included?

You said it was kosher to email you about whether a diamond inclusion would be clear to the eye, so I have one: Wondering if this one will look alright: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1494417.asp or if the following is a better option: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1505069.asp And if you have any tips on finding something even better that I don’t know …



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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