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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 a GIA Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $600 Budget

Did I get ripped off? I’m so worried I thought it was GIA certified and realized after I bought it that GSI is different. 0.32k H color SI2 Ideal cut For 1,300. Did I get ripped off? I’m freaking out, it’s custom and I don’t know if I’m too late to cancel it. Can you …


Q&A: Choosing a Pear-Shaped Diamond With Up to $1,100 Budget

Hello! These are all on James Allen, which one of the 4 do you think is best? Thank you! https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.52-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-1857928?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.52-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4683464?&a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.58-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6168856?&a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.51-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-6971407?&a_aid=dmnd1357 The only diamond I like is this one: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.52-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-1857928?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s a great option and you should go with it. The other ones had medium or strong fluorescence which is too strong for …



Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Platinum Pave Ring With $5,000 Budget

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-6826232?a_aid=dmnd1357 PLATINUM PAVE TWIST DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING Being placed in a platinum accented twist setting. Looking to know if you think this diamond will work well. Really curious for your opinion on cut, and how much brilliance sparkle and fire you think this might produce. Looking for as optimal as a cut as I can …


Q&A: Tough Decisions: Cut vs. Price

Interested in this diamond any thoughts? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.00-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6713122?a_aid=dmnd1357 I looked at the diamond and even though it had an inclusion in the middle, I believe it’s eye-clean. Do you want to see more options? As long as it’s eye clean I will be happy… I am leaning towards purchasing this diamond. Thank you again. I checked …


Q&A: Upgrading Diamond Studs on an 8k Budget

Hello, you helped me purchase some diamond earrings from James Allen a couple years ago and I will be exchanging them there for a larger / better pair. I am told in order to swap up, I need to spend double the value of first purchase which was $3750 for two stones about .70 carats, …



Q&A: Looking for a 2.50 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Cathedral Pave Ring

Hi, Planning to get engaged in the next 12-16 months. I’m looking for a 2-2.5 carat emerald shape diamond. I’ve been focusing on 2 carat, IF, D-F color diamonds on James Allen. I’m concerned about cut since there’s less of a standard here with emerald shape rings. I also know florecense and L/W ratio will …


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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