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Q&A: Round Diamond for Pave White Gold Wedding Set

By Mike Fried,

Color: J

Q&A: Round Diamond for Pave White Gold Wedding Set

This is an amazing site and a great resource. I’m very happy to have found it and am glad to see that it’s been worthwhile for you as well. I’m a graduate student currently planning on getting married in the coming year and need a ring by the middle of June. I know the type …


Q&A: Questions regarding I Color and Fluorescence

Hi. Great website! I’m looking for round diamond: – ’Excellent’ Cut – ’I’ Color or Better – ’SI1’ Clarity or Better – Not much more than $7000 – As big as possible I’m not exactly clear on Fluorescence. If I’m getting an ’I’ Color Diamond, would it be preferable to get one with ’Medium Blue’ …


Q&A: Advice on K Color Round 0.81 Carat Diamond

First of all, great website, spent several hours gaining valuable unbiased information. I am on a budget of about 2k for a round diamond and am curious about the below very nice cut that has K color but a faint fluorescent. I know its hard to tell through the picture and most local stores do …


Q&A: The Perfect $3000 Diamond

I love your site. I have been dreading buying a diamond for months now because I just don’t trust any of the merchants out there. I can’t tell you what a relief your site has been to me. It’s funny, I don’t trust some of my longtime friends, but through your site, I have come …


Q&A: In Search of Round Half Carat Diamond for $1500 Budget

I love your site! I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. Here are my parameters: At least 0.5 carat At most $1,500 for the diamond Round shaped I’m going with either white gold or platinum setting I like the color to be colorless to the eye Ideal cut Also I don’t want any …


Q&A: K Color & Round Versus Princess Cut Diamond

Do you charge for advice or only for actually going to select the diamonds in person? If there’s no charge for advice on the Internet, I have a couple of questions for you and would really appreciate your help. I’ve been using James Allen to look for diamonds now for a few months and am …


Q&A: Looking for Round Solitaire Diamond for $5000 Budget

Q&A: Looking for Round Solitaire Diamond for $5000 Budget

I am currently looking at this stone https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1306904.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m not sure if the hearts and arrows cut is worth it when compared to other ideal cut stones. I am also a little worried about the J color. I want a white gold or platinum setting and am worried that the J color rating will be …


Q&A: Seeking Diamond Solitaire Pendant for Necklace

I love your informative site! It has helped already. I’m hoping my request is easier than most. I’m looking for a .5-.75 ct diamond solitaire pendant necklace. Preferably: -best diamond for the budget -round stone, though I’m flexible depending on your suggestion about what cut shines best on a necklace -color I or J at …


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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