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Q&A: Looking for Best Value on a Small Budget for Round Brilliant Solitaire

By Mike Fried,

Color: J

Q&A: Looking for Best Value on a Small Budget for Round Brilliant Solitaire

Thanks so much for this website the education has been amazing! Saved me from making a bad decision so far! I’m looking for a round cut diamond for a basic solitaire setting. Just something simple and elegant. I’m been looking on James Allen at some diamonds around .6 carrot https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522071.asp I’m just worried the actual …



Q&A: Second Opinion on Round Diamond, Please

Hello, I have used your website to help me pick out a brilliant cut round diamond. I found the below on James Allen and am waiting for it to come in. I wanted to get your opinion bc it seems like a really good price ($4580) for the size etc. It is definitely due to …


Q&A: “My girlfriend wants ‘big and sparkly’!

Love the site. Your website was exactly what I was looking for when I started researching engagement rings. I’m amazed there aren’t more resources like this site given the information asymmetries in the diamond ring market. Anyways, I’ve been reading and following the The Diamond Pro for several months and I’m ready to take the …


Q&A: Looking for Ideal Cut Round Diamond in $3K Range

First off, I’d like to thank you for your site, your diamond education articles have been integral in guiding my search for the perfect diamond for my budget. My total budget is about $3500-4000, and I’m looking at settings between $575 and $1050 (for color purposes, I want to note I’m going with a platinum …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Micropave Heirloom Setting

Your website is very informative, educational and helpful. Originally I looked at Blue Nile but I worried about the workmanship of the rings. I really wanted the heirloom micropave setting with a cushion or radiant diamond. Then I looked at James Allen but I was not sure if the table/depth % was good enough = …


Q&A: Round Brilliant White Gold Solitaire for $1500-2K Budget

I want a white gold, round brilliant cut solitaire, my sister got a engagement ring and i love it, is pretty simple just white gold and the diamond… her is a princess cut but i was thinking getting a round … i also wanted your opinion on that… my budget is between 1500$ – 2000$ …


Q&A: “I don’t think there is even a paid service out there that will offer what you guys can.”

Thanks for this great website, its really informative and has helped me allot. I have found a diamond on James Allen and was wondering what your opinion on it is. The link is: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1520179.asp I think its a great buy but if you have any hesitations please let me know. I think I get great …


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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