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Q&A: High Clarity Grades – Yes or No?

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: High Clarity Grades – Yes or No?

You guys seem to know what you’re talking about. I’m looking for something like this (just sold): Blue Nile LD09811023 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5679388?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5503335?a_aid=dmnd1357 Ideal Cut Color H or better Clarity VVS2 or better (prefer VVS1) Size 0.9 – 1.1 carat Price range $4,000 – 6,000, including the setting which is about $390. Any help is appreciated. …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Classic Solitaire Setting With a $3,000 Total Budget

Hello, I have been looking at diamonds from James Allen and have found one that I feel is a good value. It’s right in my price range and I was looking for an opinion on weather or not it is actually a quality diamond for the price: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-5484870?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s the cut what makes the diamond’s …





Q&A: Choosing a 2.00 Ct. Oval Diamond for a Rose Gold Halo Setting

Hi, I love your site, it has been a huge help! I think I have found the engagement ring I would like to purchase for my girlfriend. It is from James Allen, details are: 14K ROSE GOLD PAVE HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING (OVAL CENTER) www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-4528654?&a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=ve?a_aid=dmnd1357 The other diamond I considered was www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.00-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3373355?&&a_aid=dmnd1357. I would love …


Q&A: Looking for a Fantastically Cut Round Diamond Within a $6k-$7.2k Budget

Hello! I’m shopping for a 1-1.2ct solitaire round cut diamond for my (hopefully) soon-to-be fiancee’. I have been searching mainly on James Allen. I’ve come across a few diamonds that I like, but was looking for a little advice. I would like to stay between $6,000-$7,200 for the diamond, GIA/AGS, H-D clarity, VS1 or above, …



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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