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Q&A: Is this Stone Eye-Clean?

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,500

Q&A: Is this Stone Eye-Clean?

Does this appear eye clean? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-146041?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 of lab-created diamonds online. Click to …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Halo Setting

I am looking for a cushion diamond for an engagement ring. Found this one James Allen. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.21-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-sku-187915?a_aid=dmnd1357 it would be set in a halo setting similar to this. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-17428?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? My budget is around 4500 max for diamond. 5500 for the entire set up. I like the diamond that I viewed , …


Q&A: Need Help Narrowing Down Selection of 4 Stones

I’m on James Allen website right now trying to narrow down my picks. I have 4 diamonds to choose from. 2 in the 1.5 carat range and 2 in the 1.2 carat range. If it were up to you which 2 would you choose? Here are the links for the 1.5 carat stones: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178806?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73760?a_aid=dmnd1357 …


Q&A: Looking for Radiant Cut for $5K Budget

First of all… thank you for offering this service! I’m looking to purchase an engagement ring in the next month or so. My budget for a stone is 6000 (plus or minus about 500) and I’ll spend up to about 1000 on the setting. Based on a ton of research over the last couple of …


Q&A: Looking for Round or Cushion Cut for Total Budget of $5400

First off, your site is amazing for new diamond buyers. I feel like it’s really kept me from making a poor decision somewhere else. Ok now to the good stuff. I’m looking for a round or cushion diamond around 1 carat and I’d like to keep the whole ring under $5400. The setting I like …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut for $5K Budget

Hi, I wrote a while back and I’ve narrowed it down since then. I’d like to get a small oval diamond ring, and would like your feedback. First, diamond size. My girlfriend has small fingers – her ring size is 3.75 – so I’m happy to get a small diamond – I was thinking .6 …


Q&A: Second Opinion on Purchased Diamond Studs

i just purchased a pair of 1.2tcw, H color, VSI2 diamond studs set in 18K white gold standard setting for $4560 at an Off Saks Outlet store. I have since discovered your website which is great. I am obsessing on whether I got a good pair of studs. The original price was $8900…which is obviously …


Q&A: Looking to Replace Pear Shape Diamond Ring

My wife’s diamond pear cut engagement ring was lost a few years ago and I am looking into replacing it. I am thinking of a platinum setting with 2 small pear shaped diamonds on each side of a main stone. I read your comments on color/clarity and I looked at the stones on James Allen …


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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