Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Finding a Fantastically Cut Round Diamond For a White Gold Setting With Up to $20k Total Budget

Last Updated On: November 23, 2018

Hello, Looking to buy an engagement ring and would benefit from some help. I’m looking for something I’m the 10-20k range. What would be the next steps? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Pave Setting With a $3,500 Budget

Last Updated On: November 22, 2018

Hi, First of all, like many users thanks so much for this website, has given me so much info to make my search easier! I’m looking for a loose diamond for a custom setting that I’m having made. It will be a solitaire diamond, white gold band, maybe with a few small sidestones but haven’t …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond With $5,000k Budget

Last Updated On: November 21, 2018

Is this a good deal for the diamond? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-4369649?a_aid=dmnd1357 The cut is ideal and inclusions are minimal from what I can see from the 360 view. I wanted to keep my budget at 4000 but I can’t seem to find anything near what I want for that price. Thank you! The stone is beautiful with …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With Up to $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: November 20, 2018

Hello there, I’m looking for a round 1+ carat solitaire diamond from James Allen for $5,000, not including the setting. Do you recommend 14K or 18K white gold or platinum for the band? Is a 1.5mm band a good size or should I opt for a 2mm? Is a size 5 ring at Tiffany’s also …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Center Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting With White Gold Prongs

Last Updated On: November 20, 2018

Hi, I am looking to purchase a diamond to have set in a 18k yellow gold setting/band. A solitaire setting. So was considering going for a colour K as apparently, the potential yellow tint is showing a lot less against a gold ring? The diamond in question is a 2.07 carat brilliant round diamond, SI1 …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Side Stone Setting With Up to $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: November 18, 2018

Hello, I am currently looking to replace my wife’s engagement ring for our 10 year anniversary next month. Cushion cut is her favorite, so I’ve been looking at James Allen for a few weeks trying to decide on a diamond. Would you mind looking at a few of my favorites and get your opinion, and …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a Classic Solitaire Setting With $24k Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello! Looking for a 2.5 – 3.0 round brilliant in something as close as possible to the traditional 6 prong Tiffany setting. I would like to keep the total price under 24k. I am leaning towards Blue Nile. Where to begin? Thank you! I’d go with something like this: Blue Nile LD09454402 We usually recommend …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Within a $3,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello, I have made some research and found your videos and site very helpful. I believe this diamond should be eye clean. Can you help me out with your expert opinion if that is true? Link below: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.96-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4758810?a_aid=dmnd1357 The problem with that diamond is the comment in the certificate that says “Clarity grade based on …

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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.