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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: Looking for Princess Cut for Halo Setting

I’m hoping you can help. I’m inexperienced as far as online diamond buying, but I have a setting and loose diamond I really like from Blue Nile. I’ve done my research on the parameters of princess cut, but after I browsed your site, I’m questioning whether or not I have 1 – selected a quality …


Q&A: Looking for 1.4-1.6 Ct. Round Cut

Hi, I hope you can help me find a great deal for a Round Brilliant diamond for an engagement ring. I’m thinking along the lines of a 1.6-1.7 carat diamond but of course any savings will be more than welcome 🙂 Also, how important is it that the diamond I buy comes with any certification …


Q&A: Is this Diamond a Match with this Setting?

Looking for your input on a ring. So grateful to have found such an informative site and individual as yourself. I’m amazed that you offer this service out of your own good will! The ring we have been considering is this from jamesallen.com, the diamond and setting respectively: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.75-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-140326?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-cathedral-reverse-tapered-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7098?a_aid=dmnd1357 Will this setting compliment the …


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: Looking for 3/4 Ct. Princess Cut

Q&A: Looking for 3/4 Ct. Princess Cut

This is a good diamond? Blue Nile LD02905836 Thank you. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created …


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 Round Cut for $15K Budget

I’m trying to decide on a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget is around 15k. I’m going for a round diamond with an excellent cut and the carat range between 1.6-1.7. For clarity, I’m going for something that definitely cannot be seen by the naked eye so I’m bouncing between the VS2 and VS1. …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.54 Ct. Round Cut

I emailed you guys sometime ago looking for advice on buying a loose diamond, I ended up not buying at that time due to some other more pressing items that came up. I’m back at the table now and have been looking through some of James Allen’s diamonds. I’m looking for a round cut with …


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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