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Q&A: Steering Clear of Being Ripped Off…

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.60

Q&A: Steering Clear of Being Ripped Off…

I’m so glad I found your site! The information you provide are incredibly helpful! First off, thank you for taking time to answer my questions. Any recommendations/suggestions will be greatly appreciated! During the process of engagement ring hunting, I came across this dilemma: I found (2) rings that I like, one is from a jeweler …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $2K Budget

I’m trying to find an engagement ring to give to my girlfriend. The other day we were at Kay Jewelers and she loved the Leo brand princess cut diamonds, unfortunately the 3/4 ct. version sells for $4k+ and my current budget is roughly $2k. If you could recommend any diamonds that might have as much …


Q&A: On the Hunt for a $15K Princess Cut

Love the site! I found it helpful a couple years ago when I was searching for info about earrings and now I’m back looking for help with a ring. Thanks for the great info. Essentially, I have four questions. I apologize in advance for their length. #1) Do you have any recommendations for a diamond …


Q&A: Need Diamond ASAP for Brazil Proposal

Congratulations for this wonderful website! It really helped me to understand more about diamonds and have the courage to buy an engagement ring online. As you recommended, I’ll buy my from James Allen because I don’t want to take any chances with the stone. I’ll be proposing my girlfriend in few days in Brazil, so …


Q&A: In Search of Princess Cut on JA for Pave Setting

Q: I, like the rest of the people on your website, am about to pull the trigger on an engagement ring. Your website is full of useful tidbits to help even the most inexperienced diamond buyer and the help you provide is very much appreciated. Here is my question for you: I am pretty set on …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.57 Princess Cut

I need your advice. I’m on a budget. What do you think about this online engagement ring that I’m planning to buy on BlueNile. GIA Report: 2145454200 Mes: 4.39 x 4.34 x 3.48mm Carat: .57 Color: H Clarity: VS2 Thank you for you help! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for $1500 Budget

Hi, I’ve been looking to purchase an engagement ring in the $1500 range. To be honest, bigger is better, but at the same, I don’t want to lose too much quality. I’ve been browsing a couple of sites, but this is one I found that I thought was a good match. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1531414.asp Do you have …


Q&A: Looking for Best Value on a Small Budget for Round Brilliant Solitaire

Thanks so much for this website the education has been amazing! Saved me from making a bad decision so far! I’m looking for a round cut diamond for a basic solitaire setting. Just something simple and elegant. I’m been looking on James Allen at some diamonds around .6 carrot https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522071.asp I’m just worried the actual …


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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