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Q&A: Advice on Princess Cut Diamond for Small Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Advice on Princess Cut Diamond for Small Budget

I stumbled onto your site while painstakingly attempting to begin this new journey brought on by my planned engagement. I have a very small budget of 1000 dollars. i am currently in colombia and plan on buying the diamond in the states and have a courier bring it to me to have the ring set …


Q&A: “Hoping to get a diamond that really pops” for $2K Budget

I am hoping to propose in the next couple of weeks and I can really use your advice. My girlfriend has very simple tastes and wants a very simple ring. I’m trying to decide between these two settings: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/2mm-18K-Knife-Edge-Yellow-Gold-Ring.html https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/gold-solitaire-engagement-rings.html As far as the diamond goes, I’m hoping to get the best bang for my …


Q&A: Seeking Diamond Solitaire Pendant for Necklace

I love your informative site! It has helped already. I’m hoping my request is easier than most. I’m looking for a .5-.75 ct diamond solitaire pendant necklace. Preferably: -best diamond for the budget -round stone, though I’m flexible depending on your suggestion about what cut shines best on a necklace -color I or J at …


Q&A: Building a Three-Stone Ring from James Allen.  Needs Help with Two of the Three Stones.

Q&A: Building a Three-Stone Ring from James Allen. Needs Help with Two of the Three Stones.

Hello ^_^ Would you be able to confirm that this stone will be eye clean.  I have located the inclusion with the virtual loupe but I’m not an expert. The stone was $470 being 0.37ct, colour I, SI2. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1315087.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 Would you be able to recommend another stone to me 0.33-0.34ct. I want it to match with my …


Looking for Diamond Parcels in the Far East

The following exchange took place in April 2009. I was wondering if i wanted to buy uncertified diamonds in parcels, how and who can i contact? If you are untrained in buying diamonds, you can really get fleeced.  Why don’t you tell me where you are located, and I’ll see if I have any trustworthy …


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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