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Q&A: “Your site has, hands-down, been my go-to resource…”

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: “Your site has, hands-down, been my go-to resource…”

After nearly four and a half years of dating, I’m more than ready to propose to my wonderful girlfriend. I’ve read, and read, and then read some more regarding the various aspects of engagement ring shopping (mostly on your awesome site!). I feel as though I have a decent grasp of the four C’s, and …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on G I1 Round Diamond

Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on G I1 Round Diamond

Hi! I am interested in this diamond, it’s $2,090. It looks good and I can’t for the life of me find the inclusions that would make this an I1 rating. I’m not willing to spend much more than $2,500 on a diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-I1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1537951.asp I’d appreciate your thoughts! Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader …


Q&A: Looking for Round or Princess for Sidestone Setting

I have been looking at engagement rings for over a year now and keep putting holds and then second guessing.I even bought a few and returned. i just want to find the perfect one. I can do around $2,500 for just the diamond and maybe up to $3,000. looking for a princess cut or round. …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $2500 Budget

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $2500 Budget

I’m looking for a .75 – 1.0 princess cut diamond in the $2500.00 – $2800.00 range. Any suggestions would be great. 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 have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant for Pt. Solitaire Setting

Hi, here’s what I’m looking for: Minimum criteria Carat: >= .90 Cut: >= Excellent Color >= J Clarity: Eye Clean Lab: GIA or AGS Setting: Platinum Tiffany style setting ….. Oh and it will be a solitaire. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Buying Round Diamond from UK

Q&A: Buying Round Diamond from UK

Just wondered what your opinion of Diamond Geezer is? Narrowed my purchase down to 5 diamonds, but on their site they have the GIA breakdown but no images. I have emailed them to ask for images as I am keen to see the idea of eye clean. If I get them to send me images, …


Q&A: Need Help Working with $7500 Budget for Entire Ring

I thought I had everything figured out until I discovered your site. I had done some basic research and I had decided on a diamond similar to the following: Blue Nile LD02972088 My thought process was that I’d sacrifice carat size and upgrade the other categories like clarity and color. After reading your site, it …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant for Solitaire Setting & $3K Budget

Hi. I am looking for a round diamond, as close to a carat that I can get, with no eye visible flaws. I am looking to spend around $3000. I have looked online and found the diamonds listed below but would like a professional opinion. Thanks. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515767.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1529240.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1514481.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1533669.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1482510.asp James Allen James Allen …


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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