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Q&A: Looking for a 1.4 Ct. or Larger Cushion Cut Diamond to Look Great in a Micropave Halo Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $11,000



Q&A: Looking for a Good Value on a 1.50 Ct. Round Cut Diamond

My significant other and I are currently looking for engagement rings. We are looking for about 1.5 carats solitaire with a budget of about 10 – 12K. We would like to choose the setting that would make the stone look the largest. We have narrowed it down to: six-prong round brilliant solitary tiffany setting versus …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for Solitaire Setting

Firstly, great website. Very informative. I’m hoping you can help me spot a great diamond on the James Allen website. Here are my details: Solitaire Ring – Most likely Platinum but not 100% sold. Could go white gold. Setting is close to the Tiffany’s Solitaire style. So six prongs. Size J as well. 1.20-1.30 Carat …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $10-12K Budget

I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond 1.6-1.7 Ct for a halo and pave setting in white 18K gold setting. My budget for the stone is 10,000-12,000 and I want to ensure that I get a good value as well as a great stone. I’ve been looking at James Allen and came across these 2 …


Q&A: Looking for 1.4-1.6 Ct. Round Cut

Hi, I hope you can help me find a great deal for a Round Brilliant diamond for an engagement ring. I’m thinking along the lines of a 1.6-1.7 carat diamond but of course any savings will be more than welcome 🙂 Also, how important is it that the diamond I buy comes with any certification …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.54 Ct. Round Cut

I emailed you guys sometime ago looking for advice on buying a loose diamond, I ended up not buying at that time due to some other more pressing items that came up. I’m back at the table now and have been looking through some of James Allen’s diamonds. I’m looking for a round cut with …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut

Which do you think is the best? My search criteria Shape: Round Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut: Ideal Carat: 1.6-1.8 Lab: GIA, AGS Depth and Table: 57%-63% https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198083?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196297?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196892?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? Any other suggestions? I appreciate the help! Thank you so much for your site! James Allen James Allen is the leader …


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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