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Q&A: Returning Diamond Ring to Blue Nile; Looking for Better Options on James Allen

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1


Q&A: “I was wondering your opinion on the value of this diamond…”

I was wondering your opinion on the value of this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515905.asp I have a budget of $4,000 for a ring. I am looking for something that does not have any inclusions that are visible to the naked eye yet will still be radiant. Do you think this is a good combination of size, color, …


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! Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They …


Q&A: Asscher Cut Diamond for $2-2.5K Budget

I’m looking for an asscher cut diamond and feeling very overwhelmed by all the parameters. Would you mind pointing me in the direction of the largest decent stone I can find within my budget of < 2000-2500 ? I’ve noticed that once mounted in a setting, the loveliness of the asscher cut is almost lost …



Q&A: $20K Budget for Round Diamond: “Any help would be massively appreciated”

Q&A: $20K Budget for Round Diamond: “Any help would be massively appreciated”

I can see you have helped many.. I am looking at these two and wondering if I have made a good chouice. My budget is roughly 20k USD for a diamond. Here are my two picks so far. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1379117.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1334682.asp  Any help would be massively appreciated. Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most …



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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