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Q&A: “I am looking for a stone that is eye clean and rectangular”

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: “I was wondering your opinion on the value of this diamond…”

I was wondering your opinion on the value of this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515905.asp I have a budget of $4,000 for a ring. I am looking for something that does not have any inclusions that are visible to the naked eye yet will still be radiant. Do you think this is a good combination of size, color, …


Q&A: “Let me be the trillionth person to thank you for the most helpful and simple to use website”

Hello, let me be the trillionth person to thank you for the most helpful and simple to use website about something as stressful as buying diamonds. I’ve decided on the setting that I want to use: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/platinum–engraved-princess-cut-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-1218p.html?module=setting This leaves me a maximum budget of $3,000 for the diamond itself. The piece of information that I’ve …



Q&A: Best Round Diamond for $4K Budget

Your website is incredible. This is full of amazing information and myth buster for many like me. I would love if you can help me figure out what would be best for my budget. I am looking for a ring in 4000-5000 (Max) budget for my wife. 1. The goal is to get the best …


Q&A: Looking for Round 1 Carat Diamond; What is a Realistic Budget?

I’m so glad I found your site. I was hoping you could give me some advice on buying a loose stone. I’m looking for a Round 1.0 to 1.2 carat stone, H-I color, preferrably no worse than SI2 clarity (and ”eye clean”). I was looking to spend between $3500 and $4000. Is that realistic? Any help …




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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