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Q&A: Need help because “I feel like a babe in the woods” when it comes to buying diamonds!

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for 1 Carat Round Diamond for Side Stone Setting

Q&A: Looking for 1 Carat Round Diamond for Side Stone Setting

Hey Ira, thanks for your site and your open offer to help in looking for diamonds. Basically, I’m looking for a round diamond ~1.00 carats and up, and am willing to spend up to about $6000. Based on what I’ve read on your site, I scanned through James Allen and found the following potentials, the …



Q&A: Princess Cut Diamond for $3500 Budget

I wanted to see if you could provide some diamond recommendations for me. A little background; my girlfriend does not wear a lot of jewelry, especially rings. After trying on lots of rings she finally fell in love with a setting that she also felt was comfortable enough for her to wear everyday: http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER6185W83JJ Stacey …


Q&A: “Aiming for a 1 Carat within a $4500 Budget”

I really appreciate your website and am looking for some suggestions. Aiming for a 1 carat within a $4500 budget, but am not exactly sure if that is very realistic without sacrificing clarity or color. I have spent literally a few sold hours over the past week looking at different diamonds on James Allens website …


Q&A: One Carat Round Diamond for $8K Budget

I am looking for a round excellent cut diamond, 0.95 to 1.05 carat, G or better in color, SI1/VS2 or better in clarity, GIA or AGS. I’d prefer not to spend more than $8K. Thank you very much for your help! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology …


Q&A: Round Brilliant 0.9-1 Carat for $5K Budget

I just ordered the setting in the link below and I’m looking for a nice diamond from James Allen to put in it. My budget is $5000-5400 for the diamond. I’m looking for a round excellent cut in the .90-1 carat range that is eye clean. Thanks for writing. That’s a beautiful setting! Here’s what …


Q&A: Marquise Diamond for $3500 Budget

Q&A: Marquise Diamond for $3500 Budget

Ive been researching and shopping for diamonds for a few weeks, and have found your site very helpful and informative. Im looking for a marquise cut diamond for my fiance-to-be. Id like to stick to a budget for the stone and setting combined around $4500-5000. Im looking for a stone 1 carat or better if at all possible …


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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