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Q&A: Shipping & Duty from JA to Singapore?

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Shipping & Duty from JA to Singapore?

I have been reading your diamond info to help educate myself so that i can point my partner towards the best possible diamond for him to purchase. We like settings from either James Allen https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-289?a_aid=dmnd1357 or Blue Nile Blue Nile Petite Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile Petite Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Based on …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Princess Cut

Hello! I am new to buying any sort of diamond and came across your extremely useful website, which in turn directed me to the James Allen site (I had been perusing Blue Nile up until now.) I was wondering what you thought about this particular diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.03-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-202483?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am very thankful for your help! James …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut 1-1.2 Cts.

I am looking to purchase a loose princess cut diamond between 1-1.2 carats. My budget is 4,000-5,000. Could you suggest a a diamond with the most bang for my buck? I also have a couple designer style settings in mind. Do you recommend a place that could replicate a style I am looking for? Thanks …


Q&A: Mom Looking for Diamond for Son Set to Propose

I have learned a lot from your site, but am still not sure once I start looking at the diamonds. I am looking for something up to $6,000 just in the loose round diamond. I am looking for my son who travels a lot and doesn’t have time to research diamonds. He would like to …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut in the UK

We are currently looking at a 1.02 carat g vs2 princess cut diamond with 82% table, which a jeweller friend has recommended, but as we don’t know if this is good or not, are unsure whether to purchase. Can you advise what we should be asking to determine if this is a good deal for …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for $3K Budget

I’m looking to purchase an emerald cut with solitaire mounting. I’ve visited a couple of the local jewelers and have found a couple of diamonds that fit my budget ($3000 including mounting). The first is a .88 ct, H, SI1 emerald cut with the diamond priced at $2300. The second is a .52 ct, D, …


Q&A: Second Opinion on 1.07 Ct. Round Cut

Can you give me you opinion on this diamond its $8220 abit pricy but the porportions are spot on does it look eye clean to you also is it worth spending the extra cash on JA’S TRUE HEARTS as there around the same price https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.07-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-48579?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond …


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

I’ve had great pleasure in getting your insights into what to look for when buying diamonds but have a few questions. If I have a budget of £4500 and would like a round billiant diamond. Ideally I would like something with atleast 1 carrot of weight what diamonds or websites could you reccomend? I cam …


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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