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Q&A: Buying a Diamond from Australia for a White Gold Solitaire Setting with a $3,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Radiant or Princess for Pave Setting

I was hoping that you could look at this diamond and setting and let me know if it would be a good buy for me. My girlfriend likes princess cuts but the james allen worker said that this is very similar and will be a cheaper price for me. I am looking for something that …


Q&A: Princess Cut for under $3600

Thank you so much for kindly offering your expertise! I was wondering if you could help me with a diamond recommendation, as I feel pretty lost in the process I am looking for a Princess cut diamond, 0.95-1.05 carat, and am hoping to find the best diamond for my budget of under $3600. I really …


Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond Ring for $3K Budget

Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond Ring for $3K Budget

First I would like to say thank you for your website. It is very much informative and saved me from going to Zales to shop. I was wondering if you can give me some advice on the diamonds I am looking at on the James Allen website. I am still deciding between a princess or …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $6K Budget

What are your thoughts on this diamond? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.37-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-sku-149934?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have a $7K budget & found a ring on JA I like that costs $1K, so I have $6K budget for the diamond…..but if you think there are better choices, I’m all ears! Love you site! Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …


Q&A: 1 Ct. Princess Cut for Solitaire Setting

I am new to your site but from what I have seen so far your answers have been very helpful. My question is what price should I pay or stay around for a 1 ct ideal cut Princess cut diamond G/H color SI1/SI2 clarity with an GIA/AGS cert and 1 with EGL/IGI cert? Also what …


Q&A: Wanted to get your thoughts on these two round cuts…

Hello, I just wanted to get your thoughts on the two diamonds below. Are they a good deal for the price? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-210327?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-201645?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 …


Q&A: Diamond for a Student’s Budget

Thanks for the awesome website. I have already learned a lot from going through the articles. This is my first time purchasing an expensive piece of jewelry, so I am hoping I can get my money’s worth. I am looking for a round diamond that will work well in a solitaire white gold setting. My …


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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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