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Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 1.29 Ct. Round Diamond for $12k from a Local Store

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $7,500




Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting with Around $7,500 Total Budget

Hi, I’m looking for approx 1c Asscher cut, halo setting, white 18k or platinum for a total ring cost of approx 7500ish (diamond 5-6k range) Read all your advice on asscher cuts, please recommend a great diamond to get the best for the price, thank you.  I love this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.14-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-255756?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its bright, …





Q&A: Looking for a 1.2 Ct. VVS1 or VVS2 Round Diamond

Hello, First of all, let me say that I appreciate the helpful information on your website. I’m looking at these two possible diamonds: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-201349?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73508?a_aid=dmnd1357 for this white gold setting with sapphire side stone setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-pear-shaped-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-item-1643?a_aid=dmnd1357 The criteria I had in mind was a good solid diamond around 1 carat in size. The video that …


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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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