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Q&A: Saved from an EGL “Deal” on a 2.74 Ct. Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Color: I

Q&A: Saved from an EGL “Deal” on a 2.74 Ct. Diamond

My girlfriend has put up with me for four years now and it’s way past time to make things official. I know she wants a 2c round cut diamond. Other than that, as long as it looks good, she will be thrilled I finally popped the question. Anyway, I’ve been looking at rings for months …


Q&A: “In search of nice yet affordable round diamond”

Hello, I’ve been reading your blog and trust your judgement on diamonds. I’m interested in purchasing a diamond from James Allen I just needed a little help on which diamond to get. I’ve already decided on the setting which will be this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-pave-set-4-prong-diamond-engagement-ring.html I’m in search of a nice yet afforadable round diamond for …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant for Solitaire Setting & $3K Budget

Hi. I am looking for a round diamond, as close to a carat that I can get, with no eye visible flaws. I am looking to spend around $3000. I have looked online and found the diamonds listed below but would like a professional opinion. Thanks. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515767.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1529240.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1514481.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1533669.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1482510.asp James Allen James Allen …




Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for $1500 Budget

Hi, I’ve been looking to purchase an engagement ring in the $1500 range. To be honest, bigger is better, but at the same, I don’t want to lose too much quality. I’ve been browsing a couple of sites, but this is one I found that I thought was a good match. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1531414.asp Do you have …


Q&A: Looking for 1Ct. Princess Cut for $4500 Budget

I am looking to buy a 1ct (or about) princess cut stone in 4000 range +/- couple hundred. Looking to set it in a simple solitaire setting. Is this an OK choice? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1534614.asp James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut Ring — Modern or Classy Setting?

What do you think of these diamonds? I only know my girlfriend wants an emerald shaped diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1525159.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1521881.asp Which one would you recommend? For the setting, I asked for a price quote on this: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151175061688788&set=a.480042588787.266782.58758548787&type=1&relevant_count=1 I asked that it be customized without diamonds on the setting. What do you think about it over all? …


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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