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Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 – 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring under $10k

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $9,000




Q&A: Seeking an Eye-Clean 1.3-1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire White Gold Band with $9-10k Budget

Hi, I’m looking for a round cut diamond for a solitaire engagement ring. My budget is up to $10,000 for the stone. We plan to have a jeweler set the stone in a cross prong solitaire white gold band (approximately: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-3.3mm-cross-prong-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-9012?a_aid=dmnd1357). Here are my dream specs for the stone: Cut: round Color: H or I …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond Under $9k

Hi. I have been looking for a diamond for about a year in preparation and the time is finally upon me. I have two questions concerning princess cuts. I want a stone in the 1.5 range but I want to stay under $9000 for the stone and I still want an great cut. Is going …


Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean Round Diamond for a White Gold Engagement Ring with a $8,300 Budget

After browsing the James Allen website, I have narrowed my diamond selection to 7. My budget is $8,300. They are: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.33-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-46454?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.38-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198721?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.37-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-115257?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.34-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-186425?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-148027?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-207280?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-124617?a_aid=dmnd1357 Would you suggest one of these, or could you find a larger stone with less clarity that is eye-clean? My setting will be either https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-0.42ct-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-2513?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-0.25ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7082?a_aid=dmnd1357 in …



Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.3 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond

Hello, Can you tell me your opinion on both of these diamonds? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-174937?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.25-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-234561?a_aid=dmnd1357 If you have a better option in mind please let me know that too!! Thanks!    They are both very nice diamonds, but there is no way you should be paying such a premium for a VVS. https://www.diamonds.pro/truth-about/diamond-clarity/ This diamond …


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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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