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Q&A: Cut Vs. Color & Clarity

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Cut Vs. Color & Clarity

Q&A: Cut Vs. Color & Clarity

I love your site! I read “Diamond Helpers”, “Diamond Review”, Blue Nile, and James Allen. I found your website informational and I appreciated your Q&A section. Your dedication to the average consumer is impressive. On to my questions: GIA or AGS? (I know GIA is the Platinum Standard…but if we aren’t buying platinum standard diamonds …


Q&A: Round Diamond for Platinum Pave Setting for $3K Budget

I have been viewing James Allen’s website and have found a few diamonds but figured I would see which diamonds you would recommend with the following limitations: Platinum Bypass Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring budget for diamond is 3000 (for a great find willing to go up 300) James Allen James Allen is the leader …


Q&A: “I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing!”

I am planning on proposing in late October and am beginning my search for a ring – the problem being that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing! I am looking to spend around 5k on the diamond and setting combined. I am also looking for a setting with just a single stone. I …


Q&A: Questions about Eye-clean, Fluorescence, and Yellow Color

Hi I love your website! It is so informative. I was thinking of purchasing the 1st link below. I am worried about the color though. I am worried it might look too yellow or not bright enough. I think the medium fluorescence will help it slightly but was wondering would it be better to get …


Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond for Halo Setting, under $17K

Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond for Halo Setting, under $17K

Thank you very much for all the great information on this website as I have spent a lot of time here for my research. I am ready to purchase an engagement ring and would appreciate your help. It will be a cushion cut diamond in a halo pave setting on a single shank, platinum band. …



Q&A: Princess Cut Diamond for $3500 Budget

I wanted to see if you could provide some diamond recommendations for me. A little background; my girlfriend does not wear a lot of jewelry, especially rings. After trying on lots of rings she finally fell in love with a setting that she also felt was comfortable enough for her to wear everyday: http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER6185W83JJ Stacey …


Q&A: One Carat Round Diamond for $8K Budget

I am looking for a round excellent cut diamond, 0.95 to 1.05 carat, G or better in color, SI1/VS2 or better in clarity, GIA or AGS. I’d prefer not to spend more than $8K. Thank you very much for your help! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology …


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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