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Q&A: “Big Price on Setting, Not Much Left for a Diamond”

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: “Big Price on Setting, Not Much Left for a Diamond”

Hi there, I’m helping my son look for an engagement ring. After reading your information I have only been looking at James Allen. He really likes this setting (https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring.html) Because the setting is so expensive, he wants to stay around $4000 for the entire ring, and get a diamond close to 1 carat, it doesn’t …


Q&A: Student in Switzerland on Tight Budget of $2K

Thank you for your great website. I have been following your articles since a year now, and it’s time that I ask for your help as many other did before me 🙂 I must admit that you are the best source of good and unbiased diamond counseling on the web. First, I will tell you …


Q&A: “The most important thing is that it sparkles…”

I stumbled across your site and I’m hoping you can help me. I will be spending a lot of money on the ring purchase and am a bit overwhelmed on trying to figure out what is a good deal. I am looking for approx. 2.2-2.5 carat diamond with a round shape. The most important thing …


Q&A: Looking for 0.85-0.9 Cts. Excellent Cut Diamond for $4200 Budget

I’ve read with interest the Q&A section and love the diamonds you help people find. I would love some help/advice, as I want to order a ring in the next few days from jamesallen.com. Here is the ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-Platinum-Pave-Set-Diam-Engagement-Ring.html I am wanting (hopefully) to be somewhere around .85-.9 carats, but with an excellent cut diamond …


Q&A: Searching for 1 Ct. Round Diamond on $6K Budget, JA or BN?

Q&A: Searching for 1 Ct. Round Diamond on $6K Budget, JA or BN?

I’m searching for a round diamond of about 1ct at a budget of $6000. Based on the information in your site, I’ve mostly been looking at excellent or better cut, I color, and SI1/VS2 clarity stones, which are eye-clean. I’ve browsed James Allen & Blue Nile and came up with some possibilities: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1468671.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1471701.asp Blue …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant 0.8 Ct. Diamond for Solitaire Setting

Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant 0.8 Ct. Diamond for Solitaire Setting

Thank you for all the great information you’ve put together on your site, it’s been a great resource for me. I’m looking for a great stone for my girlfriend’s engagement ring and am looking for some advice. My criteria Cut: Excellent/Ideal (or better) Color: J (or better) Clarity: SI2 (this is where I need help …




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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