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Q&A: Looking for Half Ct. Round Cut for Bezel Setting

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.50

Q&A: Looking for Half Ct. Round Cut for Bezel Setting

After much searching and bouncing back and forth, I have decided to go with a simple, but elegant white gold ring with a bezel-set diamond, not unlike this ring from etsy.com: http://www.etsy.com/listing/125790827/rose-gold-solitaire-diamond-engagement?ref=correlated_featured I have decided after reading your website that it is probably in my best interest to purchase a loose stone online and have …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut with Limited Budget

Greetings from Asia! I’ve been reading up on your wonderful website and I’m so glad i came across it before taking the plunge on buying an engagement ring. If it’s not too much trouble, could you help me pick out the best bang for buck diamond with a tight budget in the $1100 to $1300 …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Solitaire Setting

Hi There. I’m interested in buying a round brilliant cut diamond from James Allen. I have around $2000. In order for me to have a platinum solitaire which is around $640, that leaves me with about $1400 left for the diamond. I’m from the uk but travel to New York all the time. Can you …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut on Tight Budget

I’d like to thank you for all the work you’ve put into the site, I’ve found it very useful. I’m looking for an oval cut diamond (preferably from James Allen). I’d like it to be around 0.50 carats, although, slightly smaller (or larger) is fine. I’d prefer a color of “G” or better, since when …


Q&A: Looking to Replace Cloudy Diamond

I am looking to replace the diamond currently in my engagement ring. My ring can accomodate a .5 carat brilliant cut diamond. My current diamond is very cloudy and I am looking for something that has sparkle galore. Could you pls recommend a color and clarity? Although my diamond maybe not be large I want …


Q&A: GF Prefers Small Round Cut Diamond

I am looking at this less than 1carat diamond for a sub 1500 budget, can you please let me know what you think. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.43-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-156907?a_aid=dmnd1357 Your answer is much appreciated. 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 …


Q&A: Looking for 1/2 Carat Princess Cut

Thank you for the work that went into the site. It has been fun reading. I’m looking for an 0.5 ct Princess cut. I made a list of 20 stones and down to 4. Any chance having a look? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.58-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-152931?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.56-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-188011?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.55-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-179260?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.55-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-148335?a_aid=dmnd1357 These are very similar and I’m having a hard time making a …


Q&A: Second Opinion on Purchased Diamond Studs

i just purchased a pair of 1.2tcw, H color, VSI2 diamond studs set in 18K white gold standard setting for $4560 at an Off Saks Outlet store. I have since discovered your website which is great. I am obsessing on whether I got a good pair of studs. The original price was $8900…which is obviously …


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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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