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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Bezel Setting Within a $7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire or Pave Setting Within a $4,000 Budget

I have a solitaire ring that I picked from James Allen that is approx. $4,200 CND. Is the diamond any good? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.85-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8959651?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.85-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8959651?a_aid=dmnd1357 This diamond has a nice cut, but the cloud listed in the clarity notes is very worrisome. Since the cert doesn’t have clarity plot that would show where the cloud is and …



Q&A: Help Finding a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire Setting for Under $5,000 Budget

Hello and good evening. I am currently shopping on James Allen and I am considering the diamond below and I need help evaluating the diamond. Thanks very much. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.41-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-6257385?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am looking at a solitaire ring in rose gold. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.41-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-6257385?a_aid=dmnd1357 We recommend avoiding IGI diamonds as much as possible. This lab is weaker than the …





Q&A: Help Finding a 0.8 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting

I’ve learned a lot on your site; thank you! I was working with a local jeweler but now considering James Allen. I wanted to reach out with a few questions. I assume I would have to mail the ring back for any repairs or resizing? How long usually without the ring? I want to buy …


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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