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Q&A: Looking for the Best Value Round Diamond in the 1-1.5 Ct. Range For a White Gold Pave Setting

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Looking for the Best Value Round Diamond in the 1-1.5 Ct. Range For a White Gold Pave Setting

Hi, I want to get your opinion on this diamond. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-j-color-if-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2043198?a_aid=dmnd1357 It seems like that should be higher priced if it really is 1.2 carats, internally flawless, J color, with medium blue flourescence? The GIA report says it doesn’t show “minor details of polish” is that something to be concerned with? If you have other …





Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.25-1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Help Finding an Eye-Clean Round Cut Diamond 1.25ct ($4000-$6000 budget) and 1.5oct ($6000-$8000). Color H-J with little bit of fluorescence to “improve” color?  I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? …



Q&A: Help Finding a 0.75 Ct. Round Diamond Within a $4,000 Budget

I’m thinking about buying a .75 carrot diamond signature cut, g color, and vs2 clarity at the price of 4,000 dollars from blue Nile. Is this fair or a rip off?  I searched in the same color/clarity/carat weight range and found a slightly better value: Blue Nile LD07316021 I wouldn’t recommend buying VS2 diamond without …



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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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