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Q&A: Second Opinion on Purchased Diamond Studs

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: Second Opinion on Purchased Diamond Studs

i just purchased a pair of 1.2tcw, H color, VSI2 diamond studs set in 18K white gold standard setting for $4560 at an Off Saks Outlet store. I have since discovered your website which is great. I am obsessing on whether I got a good pair of studs. The original price was $8900…which is obviously …


Q&A: Seeking 0.5-1 Ct. Diamond to Replace Cheap Engagement Ring

I have been looking around your site for a few months and finally decided to just ask my wife what ring she would like [to replace the cheap engagement ring I got her 9 years ago] … she settled upon this style: https://www.jamesallen.com/#!/engagement-rings/three-stone/14k-white-gold-round-shaped-three-stone-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1800?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am now looking at a diamond to put in it and …


Q&A: Best Value Diamond for $8K Budget

I am looking for a best value diamond recommendation in the 8000$ range for these kind of settings: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-twisted-pave-shank-contemporary-solitaire-item-6856?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-scroll-basket-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7896?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and …


Q&A: “I really don’t like visible flaws, but who does?”

That is a very generous offer to search for diamonds for people free of charge. I will take you up on it! My girlfriend really likes the Tiffany Legacy style of engagement ring. She won’t accept a ring from Tiffany because she knows it is 3X what you can get anywhere else. I figure that …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.8 Ct. Princess Cut

Could you let me know what you think of this? In a simple white gold ring. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-190682?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. …


Q&A: Looking for Best Princess Cut for $5K or Less

I have been reading your site for a while now and have mostly made up my mind on what I want to get. I am looking for a Princess Cut, Ideal cut quality, VS1 clarity, H color, and 1.00 carats. I have a budget of $5000 for the loose diamond. Is this too lofty a …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.71 Round Cut

I was wondering whether the following diamond could be set in order to cover the large imperfection on the edge, or is the imperfection simply too large? I think I am going to get a plain 4-prong setting. If so, are there any other imperfections that I do not see? I am on a fairly …


Q&A: Cushion Cut Help… Make that Round Cut

I have been working hard to save money with a plan to propose to my girlfriend by around August of this year (8 months from now) – I still have a good amount of saving to do, but when do you think I should begin to get really serious about my search for a ring? …


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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