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Q&A: Round Diamond Stud Earrings for $6K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.70

Q&A: Round Diamond Stud Earrings for $6K Budget

I am looking for a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight between 1.4 to 1.75. Are you really willing to look online for me????? I have been to Blue Nile, James Allen……and then I got tired! I was looking at SI1 with an excellent to ideal cut. Color E to F. …


Q&A: Brilliant Earth Diamond?

I found a setting that I love, from a company online that seems – based on reviews – to be reputable and have excellent reviews. My one concern is that based on my budget, I’m looking at buying an SI2 diamond and as far as I can tell, I have no way of seeing whether …


Q&A: B2C Jewels – Yay or Nay?

I am in the process of buying an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I have found that B2C Jewels has very good prices. Would you recommend to get a diamond from them? I wanted to buy this good price 0.70 carat Excellent cut, H color, VS1 at $2,197 diamond but it has a strong blue …


Q&A: Looking for 1.25 Ct. Round Cut <$6K

I’m looking at a diamond from JA and would like to get your opinion on the grading and whether you feel it’s a good buy. I’ve read your insight on diamond clarity and color grades, and keeping it in mind as I search for a round cut diamond around 1.25 cts for under $6K. Thank …


Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 0.7 Ct. Round Cut

I am thinking about purchasing this hearts and arrows diamond, with a setting, as an engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-f-color-if-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-164396?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would like to spend somewhere around US$5000 on it – hoping to find the best diamond I can (particularly in terms of cut and clarity). It’s currently listed for $5,300. I would be very grateful for …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut for $5K Budget

Hi, I wrote a while back and I’ve narrowed it down since then. I’d like to get a small oval diamond ring, and would like your feedback. First, diamond size. My girlfriend has small fingers – her ring size is 3.75 – so I’m happy to get a small diamond – I was thinking .6 …


Q&A: Is Platinum worth the price?

I’ve got a budget of $3500 for the ring and diamond. I’ve been looking round and have almost decided on this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/#!/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-pave-milgrain-halo-item-8146?a_aid=dmnd1357 I read on one of your responses that you think platinum is not worth the price, can you please tell me why you think this? In terms of the diamond, I’m thinking …


Q&A: Need Help Deciding Between 2 Diamonds

I loved your website and have recommended it to all my friends. Thank you for making it! I chose a diamond based on your website and you introduced me to jamesallen.com. I am divided between two diamonds. 1. 0.70 carat https://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-J-color-VVS2-clarity-Very-Good-cut-sku-169888?a_aid=dmnd1357 2. 0.65 carat https://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.65-carat-J-color-SI1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-184163?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have 2 questions. Will the flaw on the front …


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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