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Q&A: Loose Diamond Purchase in the UK; Buy Locally or Online?

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hope you’re well. A fantastic site which has been really useful! Following your guidelines, I’m looking for: – Round diamond – GIA/IGI certified – G/H colour (G if IGI and H if GIA – is that fair?) – VS2/SI1 clarity (VS2 if IGI and SI1 if GIA – is that fair?) – Excellent cut – …

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Q&A: Is it a Good Idea to Buy Diamond & Setting Separately?

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

If I were to go through James Allen (who I can see you highly recommend) for a stone, but got a setting from somewhere else (like Shane Co.), do you recommend that? I ask because I’m unsure if it is a good idea to buy them separate like that. What kind of person would I …

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Q&A: “I don’t think there is even a paid service out there that will offer what you guys can.”

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thanks for this great website, its really informative and has helped me allot. I have found a diamond on James Allen and was wondering what your opinion on it is. The link is: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1520179.asp I think its a great buy but if you have any hesitations please let me know. I think I get great …

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Q&A: Need Help Buying a Round Diamond in the UK

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

What a fantastic website you’ve put together. Thanks for all you’re doing for us! I’m looking for a diamond solitaire pendant and found this website http://www.77diamonds.com/ which seems to have some nice ones on offer. They are based in the UK (like myself). Have you heard of them? Do you know if they are trustworthy? …

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Q&A: Round vs. Princess Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: September 11, 2023

First of all thank you for a very informative and helpful website. I have learned a lot just reading the Diamond Education section and various posts. I was hoping you could help me decide between a Round or a Princess cut for an engagement ring, and then possibly make some suggestions on possible diamonds. My …

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Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for Blue Sapphire Sidestone Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’ve been browsing your website for a few days now and I already feel much more confident shopping for diamonds– Thank you! My budget is 10-12k and I’d like to place a round diamond in a white gold setting that has blue sapphires on each side similar to this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-colored-sidestones/Pear-Shape-Blue-Sapphire-Ring-11153w.html Do I need to …

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Q&A: Looking for Best Round Diamond for Channel Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Really like your website & the great information. Great job with that. I need to buy an engagement ring. I am looking for a 1.5ct or larger round brilliant cut diamond and I hoped to stay under $9,000 but I realize that may not be possible. Based on your advice, I have been looking for …

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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.