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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: 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 1/3 Ct. Diamond for $600 Budget

Hi guys, I’ve been reading a lot on your site about diamonds that I had no idea about. I’m a total novice and I just want some advice. I want to propose and I want to make sure the diamond I get is cut right and has all the shine and brilliance to make it …


Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Ct. Round Cut

I have been searching both your website and the internet for a quality priced diamond. Thanks for all your help! I like this one from James Allen:https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.73-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-195638?a_aid=dmnd1357 My ideal specs are around 3500 give or take 200. Color G or H Ideal Cut, with the depth 59-62 and table 55-58. Everything else excellent- GF said …


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 Round Cut for <$500 Budget

I am from Romania, and I am looking to buy a diamond and have been browsing bluenile and jamesallen and just about everything in between. My budget is really, really tight, in the range of $400-450. Since I live in Romania, I have to pay 24% VAT at the customs office, so it would amount …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut with Limited Budget

Greetings from Asia! I’ve been reading up on your wonderful website and I’m so glad i came across it before taking the plunge on buying an engagement ring. If it’s not too much trouble, could you help me pick out the best bang for buck diamond with a tight budget in the $1100 to $1300 …


Q&A: “Totally Confused in the Diamond Jungle…”

Hi and thanks for a great site! I have been reading quite much about James Allen on internet and I have also been in contact with their great chat support and I am impressed! Searching the internet today I read about some Britain based company named 77 Diamonds. My issue is: I’m living in Scandinavia …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut Under $6K

I am a big fan of your website and have read most of the Diamond buying articles and tips. I am looking to buy a Round Brilliant diamond for under $6K. I want to get the biggest “eye-clean” diamond for my money and as such do NOT mind buying a stone with K (or better) …


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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