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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Canadian Diamond from James Allen for Jeff Cooper’s Pavé

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $9,000

Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Canadian Diamond from James Allen for Jeff Cooper’s Pavé

Hello, I am looking for a 1 carat round CanadaMark loose diamond on James Allen. I was looking at these three and wanted your opinion. The diamond will go into the Jeff Cooper Chaya setting. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.13-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268732?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268777?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268787?a_aid=dmnd1357 The CanadaMark certification is important to my girlfriend and these are probably the only three in my …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant Diamond for a Rose Gold Ring

Looking to spend about 6-9k. K color is fine. I hope to pair it with rose gold. Round diamond. Size 1.7 ct +. Looking for an eye clean diamond. Right now been eyeing up SKU: 2228553 at James Allen. Also, I found a 2.02 ct SKU: 2270629. It reads in the report that clarity grade was based …


Q&A: Looking for the Best Value Diamond for a Solitaire With $9000 Budget

I’m looking for the best price, clarity and color for 9000.00 max! A round solitaire. I looked around and I love this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2285138?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s the best one I could find in that range. It’s fantastically cut and will be very brilliant. Medium fluorescence is a bonus here, it’ll help the diamond look …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5ct Chunky Cushion Diamond for a Platinum Pavé Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 1.5ct Chunky Cushion Diamond for a Platinum Pavé Setting

Dear Diamonds Pro, I am interested in getting a cushion cut diamond engagement ring from James Allen with the PLATINUM THIN FRENCH-CUT PAVE setting. The choice I have so far is between these two cushion cut diamonds (that seem to have more of the chunky/antique effect rather than the crushed ice effect), and I’d prefer …






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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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