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Q&A: Blue Nile Setting Becomes Custom James Allen Setting for Brilliant Round Stone

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.20



Q&A: “Thanks…I feel like a diamond expert now.”

I am looking for a princess cut diamond that is I or higher in color and otherwise clean to the eye, and I’m looking to spend around $6000. Other than that, I’m just looking for the biggest carat I can get with the combination of the above variables. Thanks for your help! James Allen James …


Q&A: “Best Diamond for My Money”: Round Diamond for $5-7K Budget

I’ve found the website most helpful & was hoping to get your opinion on a few diamonds I am considering purchasing for an engagement right. I have a budget of between 5-7K for the stone, and really want to get the best diamond for my money. Leaning towards buying a round diamond in the J …



Q&A: Should I Buy a Beautiful Loose Diamond in Bahrain, Ira?

Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out. I’m currently in Bahrain with the Navy and am planning on proposing to my girlfriend a few months after I get home (need to have the ring made). She likes a modern-looking ring and is particularly enamored with a platinum half-bezel solitaire setting (I …


Q&A: Seeking Sparkling Round Brilliant Diamond for $4500-5200 Budget

Hello, I have been lurking on your website for nearly a year. I am finally ready to go ahead with my purchase and your guidance would be much appreciated. My budget for the diamond is 4500- 5200. The setting is a 18k white gold tension set split prong. Must be round brilliant ideal cut stone. …


Q&A: Seeking 1 Carat Round Diamond for Tension Setting

Hi Ira, You have a great site and all the information has been very educational. However, I still find myself confused and having a difficult time making a decision with so many choices. I have picked out the setting and like one of the previous readers the diamond will be set in a tension setting …


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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