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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Sidestone Setting

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Sidestone Setting

Let me start by saying that your website has been an Eye Opener for me in diamond education; can’t thank you enough for this. I was hoping to get some professional advice in choosing diamond for platinum setting from James Allen (SKU: 11119P). I am interested in Round shape, 1.00+ carat range, Ideal cut, and …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for $5K Budget

I am currently looking for a diamond with at least 0.9 carat and my budget is $5000. What do you think the following diamond from James Allen? Do you have any other recommendation? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-185267?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a …


Q&A: Exchanging Cloudy Cushion Cut

I purchased a 1.03 VS2 G Cushion Cut diamond from James Allen. When it’s out in the sunlight, half of it looks ‘cloudy’. We are planning to exchange it. Is it possible to have a cushion cut diamond that is not cloudy in the center? Or is that the nature of the cut.? Can you …


Q&A: Looking for Eye Clean Round Cut for WG Setting

I was wondering if you could send me a link to a James Allen Diamond that would be “eye clean.” I’m looking for a round (brilliant) cut diamond that would be set in a white gold ring. Thank you in advance for your time and help. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut for $6K

Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut for $6K

Good afternoon. I would like to start off by saying thank you for offering such a great service. I happened to stumble upon your site out of pure luck. I have been looking for a diamond /engagement ring for a couple months now, but seems that I have gotten no where with my search. I …


Q&A: Need Help Finding 1 Ct. Princess Cut

I am looking for a princess cut diamond for an engagement ring. First I would like to say thank you for providing such a wonderful site, it has educated me a lot about diamonds. I have been reviewing all the articles on your site for the past three months and am confident that I am …


Q&A: Help for us “Diamond Rookies”

I had emailed you about one month and was asking you about buying a diamond on James Allen. I would really appreciate your help and assistance regarding my diamond ring purchase. My wife to be loves this ring;https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-18k-white-gold-2.0mm-art-nouveau-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9023?a_aid=dmnd1357 She would like a stone from James Allen, can I please ask for a couple of minutes of …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for Solitaire Setting

Hope you are well. I have started researching diamonds and have my eye set on picking out an emerald cut to set in a simple solitaire. I have picked a few from james allen and was hoping to get your thoughts, which one you believe to be best bang for buck, and if there are …


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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