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Diamond Q&A

By Mike Fried,

Diamond Q&A

In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Classic Solitaire Setting With a $3,000 Total Budget

Hello, I have been looking at diamonds from James Allen and have found one that I feel is a good value. It’s right in my price range and I was looking for an opinion on weather or not it is actually a quality diamond for the price: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-5484870?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s the cut what makes the diamond’s …





Q&A: Choosing a 2.00 Ct. Oval Diamond for a Rose Gold Halo Setting

Hi, I love your site, it has been a huge help! I think I have found the engagement ring I would like to purchase for my girlfriend. It is from James Allen, details are: 14K ROSE GOLD PAVE HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING (OVAL CENTER) www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-4528654?&a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=ve?a_aid=dmnd1357 The other diamond I considered was www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.00-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3373355?&&a_aid=dmnd1357. I would love …


Q&A: Looking for a Fantastically Cut Round Diamond Within a $6k-$7.2k Budget

Hello! I’m shopping for a 1-1.2ct solitaire round cut diamond for my (hopefully) soon-to-be fiancee’. I have been searching mainly on James Allen. I’ve come across a few diamonds that I like, but was looking for a little advice. I would like to stay between $6,000-$7,200 for the diamond, GIA/AGS, H-D clarity, VS1 or above, …


Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Ring With $4,000 Budget

I am looking to buy a ring for my girl and I have been on the Blue Nile website. I have been looking at the Petite Milgrain Diamond Engagement Ring setting with a princess cut diamond. I have been looking at princess diamonds a little under a carat. I am worried that the ring may …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $17,000 Budget

Hi Diamond Pro, Would you please help me choose my engagement ring? My budget is around $17,000. I want brilliant round cut. And I would like to have a setting that is similar to Tiffany Six-Prong. I would like to have a diamond that is around 1.5 ct, G color above, and VS2 above clarity. …


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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