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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Ring With $7,500 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

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I was looking at these 2 diamonds. I was leaning towards the 2nd one because the color is a little better but am really concerned I may be able to see the black dots in the center. Do you think this would be visible to the naked eye? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.22-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-4349753?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3765550?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can you also tell me …



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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting with Around $6k Budget

Hi! I wanted assistance with trying to find eye clean diamonds on James Allen. I found this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-3112012?a_aid=dmnd1357 In the GIA report, it states – Clarity grade based on clouds not shown. Does this mean that the SI1 grade is because the diamond is cloudy or not exactly eye clean? What I am interested …



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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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