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Q&A: “I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing!”

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: “I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing!”

I am planning on proposing in late October and am beginning my search for a ring – the problem being that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing! I am looking to spend around 5k on the diamond and setting combined. I am also looking for a setting with just a single stone. I …


Q&A: Questions about Eye-clean, Fluorescence, and Yellow Color

Hi I love your website! It is so informative. I was thinking of purchasing the 1st link below. I am worried about the color though. I am worried it might look too yellow or not bright enough. I think the medium fluorescence will help it slightly but was wondering would it be better to get …



Q&A: Looking for 1 Carat Round Diamond for Side Stone Setting

Q&A: Looking for 1 Carat Round Diamond for Side Stone Setting

Hey Ira, thanks for your site and your open offer to help in looking for diamonds. Basically, I’m looking for a round diamond ~1.00 carats and up, and am willing to spend up to about $6000. Based on what I’ve read on your site, I scanned through James Allen and found the following potentials, the …


Q&A: “Need Your Expertise” to Find Round Diamond for $2500-$3000 Budget

I need your advices for the best diamond ring for me. I’d like the best looking diamond, with a lot of sparkling and shinning. I’ve selected some diamonds to show you, but if you find something better, i’d appreciate. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1493112.asp (TrueHearts) https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1516089.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1516065.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1511161.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1516028.asp Now about the ring, which one of these 2 rings …



Q&A: “I was wondering your opinion on the value of this diamond…”

I was wondering your opinion on the value of this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515905.asp I have a budget of $4,000 for a ring. I am looking for something that does not have any inclusions that are visible to the naked eye yet will still be radiant. Do you think this is a good combination of size, color, …


Q&A: “Aiming for a 1 Carat within a $4500 Budget”

I really appreciate your website and am looking for some suggestions. Aiming for a 1 carat within a $4500 budget, but am not exactly sure if that is very realistic without sacrificing clarity or color. I have spent literally a few sold hours over the past week looking at different diamonds on James Allens website …


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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