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Q&A: 5th Anniversary Ring Upgrade to Round or Cushion-Cut 1.25-1.5 Ct. Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.10



Q&A: Looking for Oval Diamond & Engraved Band — JA or BN?

First off, thank you for the website. It goes without saying that I truly appreciate the time you have put into this site – it has been a huge help for me. To be honest, I’m slightly nervous/apprehensive about contacting you but you seem very open, and I could certainly use your advice! I am …



Q&A: Searching for 1 Ct. Round Diamond on $6K Budget, JA or BN?

Q&A: Searching for 1 Ct. Round Diamond on $6K Budget, JA or BN?

I’m searching for a round diamond of about 1ct at a budget of $6000. Based on the information in your site, I’ve mostly been looking at excellent or better cut, I color, and SI1/VS2 clarity stones, which are eye-clean. I’ve browsed James Allen & Blue Nile and came up with some possibilities: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1468671.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1471701.asp Blue …



Q&A: Oval Diamond — James Allen or Brian Gavin?

I have now spent a number of weeks (turning to months) educating myself on the various elements to be taken into account when purchasing a diamond/engagement ring. After visiting a number of jewelers I didn’t feel I was getting my moneys worth so decided to look online. I have now read countless reviews of Blue …


Q&A: Looking for a Diamond with “a lot of sparkle” for 3 Stone Setting

Thank you for putting together this site. It has been very helpful. I am currently looking for an engagement ring in the $10,000 – $11,000 range and like this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-three-stone-ring/ring/item_260-4145.asp For the diamond, I am interested in one with a lot of sparkle, so I found this Hearts and Arrows diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1418798.asp Is this …


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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