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Q&A: GF Wants “Round Diamond, Around a Carat, and Sparkly”

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: GF Wants “Round Diamond, Around a Carat, and Sparkly”

First off, I love the site. After searching for an online retailer I read your review of James Allen and have been on their site everyday for the past week. I prefer them to Blue Nile because you can see all the pictures of the diamonds. So here is my dilemma. I understand the 4 …


Q&A: Round or Princess Cut for $10-15K Budget

I’ve read a lot of your Q&A responses and blogs and I have really liked your advice and the diamond recommendations that you have made over the years. Thanks for taking the time to read my email. Your help is much appreciated. Here’s my story: My budget is roughly $10-15K with the high end being …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Pave Setting

First I wanted to thank you for putting together such a comprehensive and informative website. It has been so incredible to be able to learn all this information from the comfort of home! I am sure I speak for many silent readers when I say a heartfelt thank you! I am looking to choose a …


Q&A: Trying to Buy Designer-style Diamond in NYC

First, thank you for this web site which is hugely informative. I am looking to buy an engagement ring. I’ve been to Tiffany’s whose “quality” and service I respect but whose prices I don’t like. I do like the Lucida and classic Tiffany settings. Why buy Tiffany vs. another vendor is an age-old question. But …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for $3-4K Budget

I’m looking for a ~1ct (+/-.1) round diamond for a solitaire setting in 14k white gold. I certainly appreciate all the information on your site and it has been most helpful in my selection process. For the stone my budget is ~$3k-4k and I want it to be eye clean, and as sparkly and colorless …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Round Cut

I am looking for a recommendation for a diamond for the following ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-tapered-six-prong-filigree-basket-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-551?a_aid=dmnd1357 For the diamond, I would like it to be around 1 carat with a round cut. Total ring/diamond budget is $6,000 – $7,000. I have found two diamonds that look good to me. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-169023?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-185323?a_aid=dmnd1357 Of course, if there are lower …


Q&A: Upgrading to 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Cut

Hi. What an informative website! My husband is upgrading my current center diamond in celebration of our 25th Anniversary this September. We are looking for a 1.5-2 carat brilliant diamond (color up to and including I, ideal/excellent cut, SI2) . This is a very special day for us and I’m excited to be getting this …


Q&A: In Search of 1.5-1.6 Ct. Round Cut

Thanks for putting this site together, I learned about James Allen through you and I’m really pleased with how they run their site. I’m hoping to put together an engagement ring in the new week or so with a 1.5-1.6 carat diamond. We’ve gone to a few jewelers to look at diamonds and settled on …


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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