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Diamond Q&A

By Mike Fried,

Diamond Q&A

In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. H-Color Round Diamond Within a $6,000 Budget

Looking at proposing to my girlfriend and I looked at your recommendations for proportions regarding a round cut stone and wanted know if the following would be considered good choices from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-10580079?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-10636180?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-10580079?a_aid=dmnd1357 This one is cut a bit too deep (62.8%). Ideally, the depth % should be close to 60 and …




Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With a $4,200 Budget

Hi! My friend just told me about your work and it is amazing. Im looking for an engagement ring with the next characteristics: Color H-I Clarity VS2 – SI1 Carat weight 1.0-1.05 GIA Round shape My budget is about $4,200 USD. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pendant With a $35,000 to $40,000 Budget

Hi, Is this a good diamond to consider for a pendant? It is VS2 and I can see inclusion on the table with 10x or 20x magnification. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.53-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-6551803?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.53-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-6551803?a_aid=dmnd1357 This diamond is not such a great choice. Medium fluorescence is a big problem on G+ stones as it usually causes haziness in daylight. Also, the …


Q&A: Replacing a Lost 2.6 Ct. Radiant Cut Diamond on a $40k Budget

I’ve been shopping for an engagement ring that was lost. We were very happy with it so happy to basically replace with something similar. The one we had was 2.68 carat radiant G VS2. I’ve been shopping at James Allen. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.70-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-8169296?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.64-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-11483076?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.70-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-11511378?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/3.02-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-10179778?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/3.03-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-8043951?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/3.05-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5238711?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/3.01-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-10164519?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/3.03-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-11684542?a_aid=dmnd1357 This was set in a a Tiffany …


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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