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An Awesome Round Brilliant

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $1,500


Q&A: Asking for Second Opinion on a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting

Hi, just found your site and learned about james allen! Can you please give me your opinion on this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-sku-227833?a_aid=dmnd1357 would it qualify as “eye clean”? does it seem properly priced?    That diamond is eye-clean and properly priced. The only issue is the color. Are you mounting it in yellow gold? https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/ Thanks. …




Q&A: Looking for an Excellent – G – SI Round Diamond for $1600

Hi, I am buying an engagement ring from James Allen. My plan: – budget is approx $2200 in total ($1600 for diamond, $650 for solitaire setting). – platinum setting – https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-1981?a_aid=dmnd1357. – round diamond, size approx 0.5ct- 0.6ct – I’m tending towards clarity SI1 and color G (I would prefer a whiter diamond). I have …


Q&A: Choosing the Perfect Diamond Pendant for $2,000 Total

A fantastic site with a tremendous amount of useful information. I’m looking to purchase a diamond solitaire pendant for my wife as a gift for her 50th birthday. Despite all the information that you have provided I’m still struggling to narrow the choices down. I’m not sure what cut would look best in a pendant …


Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean K Color Diamond

Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean K Color Diamond

Hi there, Thanks to your excellent site I have been introduced to the wonderful world of diamonds. After taking all your comments and information into account i found the following diamond on James Allen. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.84-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-195603?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will be setting it in a 18K yellow gold engagement ring. There is however one thing i am not …



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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