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Q&A: Looking for a Round 1.0-1.2 Ct. J Color SI2 or SI1Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.20

Q&A: Looking for a Round 1.0-1.2 Ct. J Color SI2 or SI1Diamond

 Hi, I am looking for a loose round excellent cut J colored SI1-SI2 stone between 1.0 and 1.2 carats. My first question is what type of price range does this put me in? My second question is how to tell if a stone will be prongable or not? I’ve checked out James Allen and have …


Q&A: Looking for the Best Emerald or Radiant Cut for $5-6k Budget

I’m looking for the best emerald or asher cut diamond within the 5-6k range. I’ve been following your weekly post but I don’t see many emerald cut diamonds featured. Can you assist me in my search? Thanks,  James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Choosing a Pear-Shape Diamond for $4000 – $6000 Budget

G’day, I live in Australia and would like a little assistance in selecting a diamond for an engagement ring I propose to buy from JA. The setting I am considering will be quite simple and in platinum. It will most likely be a plain knife edge band. Or at most a thin pave setting band, …


Q&A: Searching for the Best Value 1.2 Ct. Radiant Cut Diamond

Thanks for the excellent advice on your site. I have the basics from my girlfriend, who likes the princess cut and a white setting. I am looking online, and it seems that a radiant cut might be a slightly better value. I thought that this diamond with this setting would be just as nice, since …



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 …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Value on a Round Diamond for $5k Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring. I’ve read up on your site and spent some time on james allen and here’s what I’ve come up with. Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/14k-white-gold-spiral-tension-set-engagement-ring-item-197?a_aid=dmnd1357 (14k white gold) Diamonds: I’m looking in the $5k range, round cut. Trying to find a good value obviously but it seems like there a lot …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for $5,000 to $7,500 Budget

Budget-$5,000 to $7,500 Setting color-white gold or platinum Style- solitaire princess cut Thanks for your assistance!  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 …


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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