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Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Ct. Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $3,000

Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Ct. Round Cut

I have been searching both your website and the internet for a quality priced diamond. Thanks for all your help! I like this one from James Allen:https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.73-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-195638?a_aid=dmnd1357 My ideal specs are around 3500 give or take 200. Color G or H Ideal Cut, with the depth 59-62 and table 55-58. Everything else excellent- GF said …


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Hello! I am new to buying any sort of diamond and came across your extremely useful website, which in turn directed me to the James Allen site (I had been perusing Blue Nile up until now.) I was wondering what you thought about this particular diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.03-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-202483?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am very thankful for your help! James …


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I am looking for a round diamond to be set in a white gold solitaire setting (half bezel set style, if that matters). I have read the site and browsed James Allen. I understand the “eye clean” concept, but feel totally lost when trying to determine if an incusion will be visible when the stone …


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I’m looking to purchase an emerald cut with solitaire mounting. I’ve visited a couple of the local jewelers and have found a couple of diamonds that fit my budget ($3000 including mounting). The first is a .88 ct, H, SI1 emerald cut with the diamond priced at $2300. The second is a .52 ct, D, …


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I’m looking for a $2000-$3000 round brilliant diamond on www.jamesallen.com to go with one of their platinum solitaire engagement rings. I want to follow your priorities of cut, dimensions and being eye clean. My main problem is I have no idea how big an imperfection on the website has to be for it to be …


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I would love your opinion on this diamond I found for an engagement ring. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.69-carat-d-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-120910?a_aid=dmnd1357 Do you think it’s a good value diamond? I’m worried about the clarity and proportion. Do you think it’s going to be sparkly and eye clean? Should I get it or skip it?? Thank you so much in advance! James …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.7 Ct. Round Cut

Can you give me your opinion on the following diamond please. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-156865?a_aid=dmnd1357 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. They also have the nicest collection …


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I found a setting that I love, from a company online that seems – based on reviews – to be reputable and have excellent reviews. My one concern is that based on my budget, I’m looking at buying an SI2 diamond and as far as I can tell, I have no way of seeing whether …


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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