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Q&A: In the Market for Diamond Stud Earrings…

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: In the Market for Diamond Stud Earrings…

Thank you for your site and the information that it contains. I have found this to be helpful and educational! Though I won’t bore you with the details, after 41 years, I have decided to get my best girl some diamond stud earrings. I have looked at local retailers, as well as on line, and …


Q&A: Need Help with 1/2 Ct. Princess Cut

I have chosen 3 stones and would like your opinion. I have included the links. All the stones are from JamesAllen. The .45 was an option because of the low price. Thanks for your help. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.45-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-215133?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.49-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-187602?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.51-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-214100?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Sidestone Setting

Let me start by saying that your website has been an Eye Opener for me in diamond education; can’t thank you enough for this. I was hoping to get some professional advice in choosing diamond for platinum setting from James Allen (SKU: 11119P). I am interested in Round shape, 1.00+ carat range, Ideal cut, and …


Q&A: Princess Cut Vs. Round Cut

I am hoping you can help me locate the best Princess Cut diamond for this engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/faq/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-0.60ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-engagement-ring-item-789?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is about $15K, which leaves around $12,700 for the diamond (I could go up a bit if necessary, but not sure it would be worth it). I would like the largest eye clean diamond I …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Tight Budget

I’m hoping to find a nice diamond to have set in james allen thin french pave setting. My budget for the stone is around $1700 i have size 5.5 fingers. I’ve always been a quality over quantity girl to a certain extent. I would like a nice flashy stone but a decent size for my …


Q&A: Exchanging Cloudy Cushion Cut

I purchased a 1.03 VS2 G Cushion Cut diamond from James Allen. When it’s out in the sunlight, half of it looks ‘cloudy’. We are planning to exchange it. Is it possible to have a cushion cut diamond that is not cloudy in the center? Or is that the nature of the cut.? Can you …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.4 Cts. Cushion Cuts

Love the website. Tremendously helpful! Wanted to get your views on whether the dots in the center of these cushion diamonds would be visible to the naked eye. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-215745?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-201604?a_aid=dmnd1357 If you have any concerns about them, please let me know as well. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their …


Q&A: Looking for Eye Clean Round Cut for WG Setting

I was wondering if you could send me a link to a James Allen Diamond that would be “eye clean.” I’m looking for a round (brilliant) cut diamond that would be set in a white gold ring. Thank you in advance for your time and help. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …


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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