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Q&A: “This site is a revelation…and I applaud you for it.”

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: “This site is a revelation…and I applaud you for it.”

I want to start off by saying that this site is a revelation. Finding an unbiased opinion, backed by experience and a great deal of industry knowledge is priceless. It is evident that you enjoy your work, and I applaud you for it. I am looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend of 8 …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Deciding between these two: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1502933.asp and https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1464793.asp Thoughts? How much of a difference is the ideal cut going to make? I’ll be putting this in a platinum solitaire setting and I hope to order tomorrow. Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting …


Q&A: Want to Buy 2 Year Anniversary Gift of Diamond Stud Earrings

I’m looking at diamond studs for my wife. My budget is $1500-$1600 and looking for 0.75 ctw. I prefer James Allen since I have purchased from them before. My wife wants platinum setting and I found they have pre-set studs in platinum for $1575 0.75ctw H-I, SI (non-certified). Should I just get this pair and …


Q&A: Buying a Diamond is Like Taking My Car to the Mechanic, Help!

Q&A: Buying a Diamond is Like Taking My Car to the Mechanic, Help!

Let me start off by saying I’m glad there are guys like you out there helping out willing to help out people – willing to share your expertise, through your website / Q & A posts. When I first thought of having to buy a diamond, I got the sinking feeling (probably similar to that …


Q&A: Clarification about Clarity

I’m starting to look at engagement rings and I hope you can help me learn a bit more about diamond clarity. The other three C’s seem straightforward, but looking at clarity, it seems like it gets a bit more complicated. When looking at a diamond, how concerned should I be about inclusions? Does it basically …



Q&A: “Big Price on Setting, Not Much Left for a Diamond”

Hi there, I’m helping my son look for an engagement ring. After reading your information I have only been looking at James Allen. He really likes this setting (https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring.html) Because the setting is so expensive, he wants to stay around $4000 for the entire ring, and get a diamond close to 1 carat, it doesn’t …


Q&A: Looking for 0.85-0.9 Cts. Excellent Cut Diamond for $4200 Budget

I’ve read with interest the Q&A section and love the diamonds you help people find. I would love some help/advice, as I want to order a ring in the next few days from jamesallen.com. Here is the ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-Platinum-Pave-Set-Diam-Engagement-Ring.html I am wanting (hopefully) to be somewhere around .85-.9 carats, but with an excellent cut diamond …


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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