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

By Mike Fried,

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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 Diamond for a 14k White Gold Solitaire Setting

 Hi, Thank you so very much for the service you provide here. I am beginning my initial process of looking at stones for an engagement ring. I am trying to find either a cushion brilliant or cushion modified brilliant cut stone that will be clean to the naked eye and hopefully in the 1.5-2.0 caret …



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 …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

First off I want to say thank you for the site. I stumbled upon it in my search and so far it has been educational.. That being said I am finding the terms/process very overwhelming (I previously thought my fiance wanted a round/princess cut but she fell in love with the look of an oval …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for Solitaire Setting

Firstly, great website. Very informative. I’m hoping you can help me spot a great diamond on the James Allen website. Here are my details: Solitaire Ring – Most likely Platinum but not 100% sold. Could go white gold. Setting is close to the Tiffany’s Solitaire style. So six prongs. Size J as well. 1.20-1.30 Carat …


Q&A: Best Round Cut for Halo Setting

Hello there. I am very impressed with your web site and it is honestly the only tool I am going to use in deciding what truly I want to buy. I need help though in choosing a perfect diamond. My budget is kind of big. I would prefer to spend somewhere between 7 and 8 …


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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