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Q&A: Looking for 0.6 Ct. for $1500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for 0.6 Ct. for $1500 Budget

Thanks a lot for the blogs! A lot of information. I was about to commit to a diamond to Blue Nile but listened to your advise and turned to James Allan. The pictures does help a lot! I am looking for a diamond that’s cost effective and around $1500 and came across this one. It …


Q&A: Looking for Fancy Yellow Diamond

I love your website!!! I looking to purchase a yellow diamond. I’m not sure if I should save $$ on the “fancy light yellow”or should I go with the “fancy yellow” I do plan to put it in a yellow gold basket to make it look more yellow. I’m open to the pear shape and …


Q&A: Looking for Natural Fancy Blue Diamond

I have been to multiple jewelry stores and am struggling to find a non-lab created diamond that has some blue tint or shades in it. I’ve seen things online but have been told they would all look the same in the store. The ones I’ve seen in the stores look almost too perfect or costume …


Q&A: Looking for Half Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond

Greetings! I am a first time diamond buyer and have looked at tons but now that I’m actually ready to buy I’m having a much harder time finding the perfect one. I am looking for a yellow diamond. I would prefer to .45 or larger(most I have looked at are around .5ct). I actually prefer …


Q&A: Looking for American-Style Engagement Ring in Austria

Dear Mike, we are from Austria and I have always wanted an American style engagement ring. Now we are in a kind of hurry because we don`t want to let James Allen ship this to Austria because we are not sure if this works. And a friend of mine is staying in the US for …


Q&A: Round Cut for $2500 Budget

Many thanks for all the information, it’s been really helpful. I am looking for an engagement ring. My budget for the diamond is $2500. I’ve zeroed in on the two below because they are within my price range, vs1 (most likely to be eye clean), “decent” size and clarity. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.60-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-205798?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-155249?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? …


Q&A: Princess Cut for $2K Budget

I am currently looking for a princess cut diamond to use in an engagement ring for my girlfriend. My budget is $2000 I want the best possible stone that is minimum 0.50 carats and planning on moulding with a platinum gold setting. Thanks alot, trying to find one myself is so hard. There is so …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Diamond Stud Earrings, Please

First let me thank you for the wealth of information you provide. Your knowledge and experience provides people with the tools necessary to make informed choices with their hard earned money. Thank you for that. On to my question. I just purchased a pair of stones for diamond stud earrings from Jamesallen. I believe these …


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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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