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Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 1.2+Ct. Round Cuts

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.20

Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 1.2+Ct. Round Cuts

I was hoping to get your opinion on these three candidates, for a solitaire 6-prong 18k white gold engagement ring 1.28 VS2 with large crystals on the edge – can those be hidden behind a prong? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.28-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-54952?a_aid=dmnd1357 1.40 SI1 with various wisps and needles https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-149838?a_aid=dmnd1357 1.51 VS2 with “only” a Very Good cut – Would …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2+Ct. Radiant Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.2+Ct. Radiant Cut

I’m a huge fan of your site and was hoping you could give me your thoughts on a couple of rings I’m looking at. Please see them below. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.30-carat-f-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-203643?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.35-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-131773?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: Trying to Buy Designer-style Diamond in NYC

First, thank you for this web site which is hugely informative. I am looking to buy an engagement ring. I’ve been to Tiffany’s whose “quality” and service I respect but whose prices I don’t like. I do like the Lucida and classic Tiffany settings. Why buy Tiffany vs. another vendor is an age-old question. But …


Q&A: Looking for Best Cushion Cut Under $5K

This site has been such an incredible resource, hoping you can provide some much needed help. My target budget for the ring is approximately $6000 total and am looking for the best available 1-1.25ct cushion in the $5000 range. Using the search parameters G-H and VS1-VS2, what do you think of these stones: 1.04 G …


Q&A: Looking for Sparkly Bigger Diamond to Upgrade

Hello – I am looking to upgrade the small diamond on my wedding ring. I want 1+ carat, eye clean and mega watt sparkle. Looking for a round diamond. My budget is $3,500 – $5,000. I have looked at diamonds on www.jamesallen.com, but not sure what constitutes eye clean with the magnified pictures. I want …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut

I am a first time buyer and was educating myself via Google and the various websites on the internet and Thank God I found your website. I was pretty close to buying a loose diamond at Blue Nile since they have decent prices until I stumbled upon your website and your opinion on them which …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for $7500

Hello, I first would like to say your website is very, very informative and I’ve spent many hours on it educating myself for the past few months. I have a budget of max $7,500 (taxes in – I live in Canada) and I’m looking for a 1..20 +/- carat round cut diamond. I am only …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $6-9K

Hi, I came across your website and decide to ask you some suggestions regard to purchasing a diamond ring for my girlfriend, I know her preferences are round cut, color to be as near colorless as possible (D/E/F/G/H(?)) and she doesn’t mind that her carat weight to be 0.9 if the color to be colorless, …


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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