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Q&A: Ira, “You totally changed my mind” about buying a diamond!

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Ira, “You totally changed my mind” about buying a diamond!

I was literally just about to head to the jewelers down the street today but decided to do some last-minute research. After finding your site and reading what you have to say, you totally changed my mind! My budget is $10k including a platinum band, so I think that means about $9k for the rock. …


Q&A: Need Help Buying Round Diamond for $3K Budget

I see where you have given suggestions about finding a diamond… I am looking to purchase a stone in the following ranges: close to 1 carat as possible, color I-G, cut good-very good, clarity S1 at a minimum. I have looked through the James Allen site but I am overwhelmed. I am a school counselor …


Q&A: Need “Expert Opinion” on Round 1 Carat Diamond for $5.5K Budget

As many have mentioned, your site is incredibly helpful and informative. I would like to request your assistance in purchasing an engagement ring. I have picked out a setting on jamesallen.com. The link for the setting is: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/ring/item_58-3776.asp For the diamond, my maximum budget is $5,400. I would like at least 1 carat, with an …


Q&A: Ideal Cut Round Diamond Just Under 1 Carat for $4K Budget

Thank you so much for all the information on your website. It is exactly the information I was looking for. I find it way too easy to get caught up with features in diamonds beyond what the naked eye can see. I was wondering if you could help me select a diamond for an engagement …


Q&A: Best Round Diamond for $35-60K Budget

Q. Thank you for your very informative site! tried to take your advice into consideration when surfing james allen… i’d like you to take a look at 5 round stones in the 35K range #1432782 = 2.60/I/VS1 $33930 #1423181 = 2.40/H/VS2 $34460 #1397864 = 2.24/H/VS1 $35720 #1422760 = 2.38/H/VS1 $37920 i also took a look …


Q&A: Looking for a Diamond Down Under

Hope you are doing well. I have been reading up on diamonds for a while and stumbled upon your website and have to say that the honest information provided here is refreshing and very appreciated. I’m living in Melb, Australia and am looking for a good engagement ring yet at the same time giving my …


Q&A: Seeking Best Round 3/4 Carat Diamond for My Money

I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my future wife and needless to say diamonds are expensive. My goals are the following: I’m looking for the best diamond for the price, but at the same time she looked at an I color, SI1 clarity 3/4 carat diamond and loved it. Shape: Round Desired Color …


Q&A: Seeking Ideal Cut Round Diamond for $2K Budget

Message: ■Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, yes chapest price for given parameters. .71 c ■Round ■Desired Color Range I to J ■VS1 to si 1 ■$2000 ■I want it to sparkle It would like it on a 4 prong classic type ring Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …


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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