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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Tension Setting With Up to $13k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: I



Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Setting

Hi, I read your review of James Allen, it was very helpful. I’m looking for a princess cut diamond that has an ideal cut, G colour, clarity SI2 and a max budget of AUS$ 5500 not including the setting. I had a look at the diamonds they had but my issue is how do I …


Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Diamond With a $20k Budget

HI, I’m looking for a diamond ring for my wife. First of all, thank you for all the information on your website, very educational. She likes something around 2 carat or higher, good quality, colorless, like G, and clarity around vvs1-vs1, perfect cut. platinum ring size 5.5. Would you please make suggestions? My budget is …


Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire With a $4k Budget

Hello, looking for a round diamond. Looking at this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-tapered-six-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50011?a_aid=dmnd1357 And these diamonds: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2382054?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2193817?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2383417?a_aid=dmnd1357 The information on your site is very informative but there’s just too much to absorb. Your help will be much appreciated. Thanks. I’m afraid that the black inclusion right on the table of the VS2 stone is going to …


Q&A: Help Finding a Classic Engagement Style Ring with Around $2,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Classic Engagement Style Ring with Around $2,500 Budget

I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. After going into a couple of shops and feeling uncomfortable and completely out of my depth. I recalled a podcast I listened to a while back with Mike being interviewed. Thankfully you are not hard to find! I would very much appreciate the team’s expertise …



Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire or Pavé

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire or Pavé

Hi, I’m looking to purchase an engagement ring and would like your opinions on the following diamonds that have been recommended to me by James Allen. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2386480?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.23-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2402748?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks. I love the I-color one. It’s beautifully cut and some of the harshest inclusions can be possibly covered with prongs. What style setting are you using …


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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