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Q&A: Looking for Second Opinion on IF Clarity Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,000

Q&A: Looking for Second Opinion on IF Clarity Round Cut

Before I start — Thanks for sharing your knowledge! This site is awesome! I am about to purchase this particular diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1510893.asp – What do you think about this diamond? – What really got my attention is the price for this diamond. The only negative I could see is the fluorescence. Anything I’m missing here? …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond for $4K Budget

I really appreciate your site! This has definitely been the best resource i’ve found yet. Anyway, to my question: I’m looking to get a princess cut diamond, and I’m trying to budget about 5,000 in total. My understanding is that settings run for about 1.5k so I think I’m looking for a diamond running at …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant for Pt. Solitaire Setting

Hi, here’s what I’m looking for: Minimum criteria Carat: >= .90 Cut: >= Excellent Color >= J Clarity: Eye Clean Lab: GIA or AGS Setting: Platinum Tiffany style setting ….. Oh and it will be a solitaire. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Looking for Largest Possible Diamond for £2400 Budget

I’m looking for a Diamond Engagement ring with a the largest possible Diamond size I can get for a budget of £2400. I want round cut with 18k yellow gold ring. Whats the best looking diamond I’ll get for my money? I want 1 carat min. Bigger if possible…..? James Allen James Allen is the …


Q&A: In Need of 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Princess Cut Stone

This is a great website and service that you have. I will appreciate if you can look at this diamond and let me know your opinion: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1506014.asp 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 …


Q&A: Looking for 1Ct. Princess Cut for $4500 Budget

I am looking to buy a 1ct (or about) princess cut stone in 4000 range +/- couple hundred. Looking to set it in a simple solitaire setting. Is this an OK choice? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1534614.asp James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut Ring — Modern or Classy Setting?

What do you think of these diamonds? I only know my girlfriend wants an emerald shaped diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1525159.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1521881.asp Which one would you recommend? For the setting, I asked for a price quote on this: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151175061688788&set=a.480042588787.266782.58758548787&type=1&relevant_count=1 I asked that it be customized without diamonds on the setting. What do you think about it over all? …



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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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