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Q&A: “I really don’t like visible flaws, but who does?”

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: “I really don’t like visible flaws, but who does?”

That is a very generous offer to search for diamonds for people free of charge. I will take you up on it! My girlfriend really likes the Tiffany Legacy style of engagement ring. She won’t accept a ring from Tiffany because she knows it is 3X what you can get anywhere else. I figure that …


Q&A: Need Help Finding Eye-clean 1.5+Ct. Round Cut

I would like to buy a loose diamond to set in a platinum solitaire ring. I am thinking about purchasing a 1.71 C round brilliant from Brian Gavin for a price of $8000. The GIA report is 2127392258. Do you think this is a good diamond and will it look clean to the naked eye? …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.8 Ct. Princess Cut

Could you let me know what you think of this? In a simple white gold ring. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-190682?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $13K Budget

Firstly, great job on the website and congratulation on helping so many men choose the right diamond for their partner. I have to also agree with you on an article I read about ‘7 reasons not to buy a diamond ring‘… However society and family has got the better of me and now I’m in …


Q&A: Looking for Best Princess Cut for $5K or Less

I have been reading your site for a while now and have mostly made up my mind on what I want to get. I am looking for a Princess Cut, Ideal cut quality, VS1 clarity, H color, and 1.00 carats. I have a budget of $5000 for the loose diamond. Is this too lofty a …


Q&A: Second Opinion for Sidestone Pave Setting

I am looking at several diamonds to choose from. The setting I have includes side stones and pave’ set diamonds on the sides. Here are a few diamonds I am considering. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-178339?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-179802?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178819?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks for your help with this. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is …


Q&A: “I would love to get your opinion on this stone!”

I feel bad about troubling you with something that has been discussed on your excellent website so exhaustively, but I am in the market for an engagement ring. I would like the stone to be round, and the setting pave or channel. I have selected the following diamond in the belief that it is eye-clean …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.71 Round Cut

I was wondering whether the following diamond could be set in order to cover the large imperfection on the edge, or is the imperfection simply too large? I think I am going to get a plain 4-prong setting. If so, are there any other imperfections that I do not see? I am on a fairly …


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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