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Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Stone for Tiffany Style Ring

By Mike Fried,

Color: E

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Stone for Tiffany Style Ring

My fiance and I are looking for an engagement ring, and after reading your reviews, I have decided not to go with a Tiffany ring. I am searching for a diamond that is about 1.5 carats, a very brilliant, light colored one in E, F, or G with ideal cut. As for clarity, I don’t …


Q&A: Looking for Pear-Cut for $5K Budget

I am looking for a pear diamond on James Allen, with a flexible budget of around $5000 for the center stone of a 3 stone ring set in platinum. I would rather not choose a color lower than H, and want to make sure the diamond is eye clean, with a ratio of between 1.5 …


Q&A: Need Help Finding ~2Ct. Radiant Cut for Halo Pave Setting

Q&A: Need Help Finding ~2Ct. Radiant Cut for Halo Pave Setting

Was recommended to your site from a friend whom you helped purchase a diamond. I was hoping you could lend some advice on a particular diamond on James Allen, and perhaps your overall insight. I am looking to buy a radiant cut (what the GF wants) in a halo setting with pauve diamonds on the …


Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Princess or Round Cut in Australia

Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Princess or Round Cut in Australia

I’m just looking to purchase a Princess Cut diamond and details below: Diamond Details Price: AU$ 30,891 Carat weight: 2.05 Cut: Good Colour: D Clarity: VVS1 Depth %: 72.5% Table %: 79% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Girdle: Slightly Thick to Thick Culet: None Fluorescence: Medium Blue Measurements: 7.07 x 6.84 x 4.96 mm Length/width …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut Ring — Modern or Classy Setting?

What do you think of these diamonds? I only know my girlfriend wants an emerald shaped diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1525159.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1521881.asp Which one would you recommend? For the setting, I asked for a price quote on this: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151175061688788&set=a.480042588787.266782.58758548787&type=1&relevant_count=1 I asked that it be customized without diamonds on the setting. What do you think about it over all? …



Q&A: “Truth About Diamonds ROCKS!!! (pun intended)”

Q&A: “Truth About Diamonds ROCKS!!! (pun intended)”

Hi! Am looking to buy a diamond ring to replace my original. Saw this at Blue Nile and printed it for an example when I head out in the morning. Celebrating our 28th Anniversary, and DON’T have a clue…Going to Gold n Diamonds, in Memphis, TN. Just wondered what you think of this? Here’s a …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Micropave Heirloom Setting

Your website is very informative, educational and helpful. Originally I looked at Blue Nile but I worried about the workmanship of the rings. I really wanted the heirloom micropave setting with a cushion or radiant diamond. Then I looked at James Allen but I was not sure if the table/depth % was good enough = …


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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