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Q&A: Best Round Diamond for ~$1K Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Best Round Diamond for ~$1K Budget

First of all, thanks a lot for your lectures on your website. I’ve learned quite much about diamonds. Even if I knew a little bit from before, your page has made you trustworthy (thanks to ”about”, lovely photos of a lovely family). So to my points. Ring I wish to buy a Platinum ring. Already …


Q&A: Looking for Loose Round 0.6 Carat Diamond

I am looking for a loose round diamond approximately .60 carats around the $1500.00 Maximum cost that will be set in a white gold setting. From what I have read on your website, cut is the most important and I understand why. I found 2 on James Allen website: item#: 1353295 and item#: 1353294 that …


Q&A: Seeking Round Diamond 0.5-0.6 Carat

First of all – fantastic! That’s all I can say about your website and your information so thanks for this. I’d like to choose a diamond for an engagement ring. I have decided I want:- Diamond – Round – 0.5 carat Setting – Pave / Setting with Sidestones – Light/delicate design I’ve seen some in …


Q&A: Buying Emerald Cut Diamond in the UK

Your website has provided me with some valuable advice, I really knew nothing before visiting it. I’m looking to purchase a ring, I’m UK based and have a £1,500 ring budget. I’ve seen this diamond: Blue Nile LD01195010 which seems to be a good balance of price/carat/cut/colour/clarity. What do you think? Many thanks James Allen …


Q&A: Sometimes People Just Want a Little Affirmation

I first wanted to say that I love your site and have been using it a lot to help educate myself while looking for a diamond to propose with. I am sold on buying from James Allen and I think I have narrowed it down to two diamonds but would like your opinion on them …




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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