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Q&A: Second Opinion on Purchased Diamond Studs

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Second Opinion on Purchased Diamond Studs

i just purchased a pair of 1.2tcw, H color, VSI2 diamond studs set in 18K white gold standard setting for $4560 at an Off Saks Outlet store. I have since discovered your website which is great. I am obsessing on whether I got a good pair of studs. The original price was $8900…which is obviously …


Q&A: Best Value Diamond for $8K Budget

I am looking for a best value diamond recommendation in the 8000$ range for these kind of settings: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-twisted-pave-shank-contemporary-solitaire-item-6856?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-scroll-basket-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7896?a_aid=dmnd1357 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 …


Q&A: Round Diamond on a Budget

Q&A: Round Diamond on a Budget

Is it possible to get a good .5 – .7 carat between $800 – $1000 or do I have to up my budget more? Thanks! 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 …


Q&A: “This may be the winner however I’d like your advice…”

Looking for an engagement ring for my lady. I think this may be the winner however I’d like your advice. It looks super clean for a SI1 and also seems to have great percentages. It seems to be at a great price too. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.71-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-179807?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also like this one below, however 1.7 sounds better than 1.5 …


Q&A: “I really don’t like visible flaws, but who does?”

That is a very generous offer to search for diamonds for people free of charge. I will take you up on it! My girlfriend really likes the Tiffany Legacy style of engagement ring. She won’t accept a ring from Tiffany because she knows it is 3X what you can get anywhere else. I figure that …


Q&A: Need Help Finding Eye-clean 1.5+Ct. Round Cut

I would like to buy a loose diamond to set in a platinum solitaire ring. I am thinking about purchasing a 1.71 C round brilliant from Brian Gavin for a price of $8000. The GIA report is 2127392258. Do you think this is a good diamond and will it look clean to the naked eye? …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $13K Budget

Firstly, great job on the website and congratulation on helping so many men choose the right diamond for their partner. I have to also agree with you on an article I read about ‘7 reasons not to buy a diamond ring‘… However society and family has got the better of me and now I’m in …


Q&A: Second Opinion for Sidestone Pave Setting

I am looking at several diamonds to choose from. The setting I have includes side stones and pave’ set diamonds on the sides. Here are a few diamonds I am considering. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-178339?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-179802?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178819?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks for your help with this. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is …


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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