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Q&A: Second Opinion on 1.07 Ct. Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $8,000

Q&A: Second Opinion on 1.07 Ct. Round Cut

Can you give me you opinion on this diamond its $8220 abit pricy but the porportions are spot on does it look eye clean to you also is it worth spending the extra cash on JA’S TRUE HEARTS as there around the same price https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.07-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-48579?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond …


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

I’m looking to get an engagement ring and have a budget $8-$10k. I’m just getting started in the process, but also plan to propose in the next couple of months. I don’t really know how to start going about finding a ring and was hoping you had some ideas on how to get started? James …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $8K Budget

I’ve read most of your articles and spent a few hours shopping around on JamesAllen.com, but I’m struggling to make a final selection. Can you take a look at some of these links and let me know if you think the inclusions would be seen by the naked eye and/or where you think the best …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Cut for Pave Setting

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Cut for Pave Setting

First off – thank you for a VERY helpful and informative site. I’ve read it front to back. With all the knowledge you’ve equipped me with, I have set out to buy a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget for the diamond is $8,000, I’d like to stay at “I” or better for color, …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Cut for $8K Budget

Hi. I’m trying to choose between these diamonds. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are the links to each diamond. I’d like to keep the price of the diamond below $8k and around 1 carat. Is True hearts a more noticable upgrade than paying more for an E color vs H? If you see …


Q&A: Question about Synthetic Diamonds

Looking for a round GIA true hearts for this setting in the 1 to 2 ct size that looks marvelous and meets your criteria for visual and value . Like to keep it under 10K. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7746?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $7-8K Budget

Hi, your website is excellent, thank you for doing this. I would be so lost without this site. i am looking for a round diamond in the $7k – 8k range with a color of I or higher, excellent cut (gia), and as large a carat as possible. Clarity is where i am getting stumped, …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5-1.75 Ct. Cushion Cut

I am looking for looking for a cushion cut diamond for a solitaire engagement ring. I would love to stay in the 8-10k range. I am not obsessed with carat sizes, but I would like as large of a stone I can afford. I have noticed on some of the stones i have looked at, …


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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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