Color: F

Q&A: Looking for 0.70-0.90 Carat Round Brilliant. Best Deal for Under $5000. GF Doesn’t Want Larger Diamond.

Last Updated On: October 20, 2020

I am looking for an engagement ring and happened to come across your site. Here is what I’m looking for: * Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, or best diamond for fixed budget: Well, I’m looking for the best diamond that I need without overpaying for things that are not needed. * Shape: …

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Q&A: Looking for the Best Cushion Cut Diamond for $3000 to $4000. J Color in a Cushion Cut Good Enough?

Last Updated On: October 19, 2020

Hi, I am looking to find the best diamond in my price range (isn’t everyone? haha). I came across this website, which has been of great benefit to me, and was really hoping you could help me, as you have others. I have done some research and have found 4 I think are pretty good …

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Q&A: Canadian looking to Avoid Heavy Taxes. Should you Get a High Color Diamond to Match with a Yellow Gold Setting?

Last Updated On: July 27, 2020

Hello! Love the site!! I’ve learned so much and thank you for so much great information. I’m not sure whether you answer questions without a service charge but i’ll ty anyway! I’m located in Canada and i’m really liking what I see on the James Allen website. I’ve read so many great reviews plus they …

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Q&A: Starts with $10,000 Budget 1.50 Carat Emerald Cut, Ends with $15,000 Budget 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant.

Last Updated On: October 19, 2020

Hi Ira, I’ve been trolling your site for *months* while I have tried to surreptitiously find out what style setting, cut of stone (and other attributes) my girlfriend of six years would like on an engagement ring. I think I’ve finally managed to narrow it down to an emerald cut diamond on a baguette-tapered platinum …

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Q&A: Best $2000 Princess Cut and How to Avoid Sales Tax

Last Updated On: October 20, 2020

Hi Ira, I’ve been looking at your site for many months now so first of all I’d like to thank you for explaining what to look for in a diamond in such a clear yet thorough way. I appreciate that you must be a very busy man but 2 minutes of your time would be …

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Q&A: Best Princess Cut for $5000 to $7500 With F or Better Color

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I am currently looking for the best engagement ring possible within the budget of $5000-$7500. Princess Cut D-F Best Clarity Possible Currently been looking on Bluenile.com and mondera.com, can you recommend any other sites? Also are you aware if they offer insurance? Thanks. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their …

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Q&A: How to Get the Same Quality as Hearts on Fire (HOF) for a Fraction of the Cost

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I was recently at a jewelry store that carried the hearts on fire diamond. What are your thoughts on this diamond, and for $2,500 could i get a better deal on a diamond that still had the same sparkle? the largest i can afford of the hearts on fire is a half carat or maybe …

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Q&A: In the UK, budget of 3500 GBP (approximately $5700 USD), and needs a custom ring with yellow sapphires

Last Updated On: October 20, 2020

Hi – I have a limited budget of £3500 to buy an engagement ring. I have been offered an SI1, colour G, 0.7 carat diamond for about £2300. I have also been offered a VS1 diamond colour F, 0.7 carat for £2850. The latter will really stretch my budget to the absolute limit (once I …

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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.