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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Simple Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $3,500

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Simple Solitaire Setting

Me and my partner are looking to buy an engagement online, pretty scary. Wonder if you can help us out a bit on the selection. We both like a simple platinum setting (eg: Tiffany classic 6 prong knife edge setting). We have a budget of $4 – 4.5k. Cut/polish/symetric: excellent Color: the near colourless range …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for $3-4K Budget

I’m looking for a ~1ct (+/-.1) round diamond for a solitaire setting in 14k white gold. I certainly appreciate all the information on your site and it has been most helpful in my selection process. For the stone my budget is ~$3k-4k and I want it to be eye clean, and as sparkly and colorless …


Q&A: Looking for Sparkly Bigger Diamond to Upgrade

Hello – I am looking to upgrade the small diamond on my wedding ring. I want 1+ carat, eye clean and mega watt sparkle. Looking for a round diamond. My budget is $3,500 – $5,000. I have looked at diamonds on www.jamesallen.com, but not sure what constitutes eye clean with the magnified pictures. I want …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut on JA

I’m looking on James Allen for a round 1 carat, H-I color, SI1, ideal cut, and price range $3,500.00-$4,500.00. I was recommended these two choices item#207017 and 207009. Both are 1.00 carat, SI1, Ideal or excellent cut. I have a white gold pave style setting. Do you think this is a good choice? James Allen …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $3200 Budget

Hi,im looking to find a princess cut diamond in the 0.90–1.00 size range.My budget for the diamond is around $3000,but wouldnt mind if you can get me closer to $2500 if possible.Im pretty flexible on the 4 c”s,as long as it looks sparkley and clean to the naked eye.Also if you can point me to …


Q&A: Kays, Zales, and Other Mall-Type Stores…

After browsing through the wealth of information on your site, I am considering purchasing a round diamond around 0.75 CT for a channel/side stone setting (budget ~$4-5K). I am leaning toward the “super-ideal” cuts that you mention on Brian Gavin’s website, though I also see “True Heart” cuts available on jamesallen.com. Are these comparable? The …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $3500 Budget

I just found your site today and you have really great advice and guidance. Your advice about the importance of being able to see a picture of a diamond (to make sure it is eye clean) when shopping online has been extremely helpful. Over the past few weeks I have been searching for a loose …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 2 JA Stones

Can I get your opinion on the following diamonds from James Allen: Carat weight: 1.00 Certificate: GIA Color: H Clarity: SI1 Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 Cut: Very Good Depth %:64.20 Girdle: Slightly Thick-Thick Table %:55.00 Polish:Excellent Symmetry:Very Good Fluorescence:None L/W/D (mm): 6.27*6.30*4.03 SKU: 171297 Price: 4940 and Carat weight:1.01 Certificate:GIA Color:G Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 …


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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