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Q&A: Looking for Extremely Brilliant Round Diamond Studs With a $12k-$18k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Choosing a Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Ring With $3,500 Budget

Hello, I came across your website while searching for information about diamonds and how to order online. I had two questions – One was that when looking at the high quality 360 views of diamonds online, what should I be looking for? Should there be black lines (arrows?) or should it be more white there? …


Q&A: Looking for a Round or Oval Diamond for a Rose or White Gold Side-Stone Setting With a $7,000 Budget

Buying a diamond from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9227847?a_aid=dmnd1357 What is your advice on it? The setting is 14K White Gold Bird Of Paradise Engagement Ring What size diamond would be best? Don’t want to big too block the blue gem stones, so would like something to sparkle with the blue gems. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9227847?a_aid=dmnd1357 This diamond is not …


Q&A: Choosing a Pear-Shaped Diamond With Up to $2,800 Budget

I need help finding a pear shaped diamond on James Allen. This is what I found today. Thank you for your help. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.85-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-9825437?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.85-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-9825437?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately, the diamond you found has medium fluorescence. It might make it hazy/milky in daylight. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/fluorescence/ I would skip it and go with something like this instead: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.80-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-9638573?a_aid=dmnd1357 This diamond is …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for 1.3 TCW Diamond Studs on a $3k Budget

Hi Gang. Looking to buy a pair of diamond stud earrings for my wife. Looking to spend ~$3,000 and would appreciate thoughts on the best bang for buck options. Backing would be white gold/platinum, but would rather spend the money on the diamonds than the setting. She has a princess cut engagement ring, but a …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Rose Gold Setting With a $10,000 Budget

Hi. Have been looking on James Allen and narrowing an engagement ring – 14K Rose Gold 1.5mm Comfort Fit Engagement Ring with an oval diamond. Have several in “Wish List”. Wanted an objective experienced opinion. Budget </= $10k.  Feel free to send me the diamonds you are considering, I’ll gladly give you my opinion 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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