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Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for an Art-Nouveau Pave Wedding Set With a $5500 – $6500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Finding a Classic Engagement Style Ring with Around $2,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Classic Engagement Style Ring with Around $2,500 Budget

I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. After going into a couple of shops and feeling uncomfortable and completely out of my depth. I recalled a podcast I listened to a while back with Mike being interviewed. Thankfully you are not hard to find! I would very much appreciate the team’s expertise …


Q&A: Looking for a 3/4 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire

I am looking to upgrade my .24 ct diamond solitaire yellow gold engagement ring. The budget was initially $1000 and I found #2329330 at James Allen. For a little more I found #2434183. Then I found #2329330 and loved it. My ring is a size 4, so I don’t want to go any larger. Which …


Q&A: Looking for a Diamond Ring from James Allen With a $2,500 Total Budget

I’m considering buying this engagement ring from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-marquise-shape-three-stone-ring-item-59173?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would really appreciate your help in finding the best value, eye clean round cut diamond to go with it. I’m trying to find the biggest carat diamond I can get without compromising on appearance. My max budget is about $2500, which leaves me about …



Q&A: Am I Getting a Good Deal Buying a Diamond from James Allen?

Q&A: Am I Getting a Good Deal Buying a Diamond from James Allen?

I bought a diamond from James Allen after reading positive reviews from your site and others. My question is: how do I know I’m getting the real deal? I’m getting a GIA report but how do I know my diamond is the same one? I know I could take it to a gemologist but I’m …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond

Hi. I’m struggling to choose between 4 yellow diamonds. 2 are on the Leibish site and 2 are on James Allen site. One on James Allen is probably actually too expensive so can be ruled out, but it is nice… Are you able to help me choose the best of the 4? I’d be happy …


Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond from Brian Gavin

I have been looking online at diamonds. I was originally looking for a 1 ct cushion but after finding this Brian Gavin cushion signature 0.711 it appears to have the same face size as 1ct with having the extra sparkle. Would I be correct and do you think this is a good buy? AGS #104083556038 …


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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