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Q&A: Choosing Between Two 1.5 Ct. Round Diamonds

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50

Q&A: Choosing Between Two 1.5 Ct. Round Diamonds

Thank you for your excellent website. We are torn between two diamonds and would like your expert opinion on their appearance vs value for money: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-233057?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.53-carat-h-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-121848?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks in advance!  Stay away from the H I1 you selected. Never buy a diamond that has a ‘clarity grade based on cloud not shown’ comment. That means …



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My budget for the diamond is up to $8500 I plan on buying an emerald cut in a white gold or platinum setting I have do not want large accent stones. Perhaps stones in the band. Thanks for your help!      Here are two I’d recommend for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.52-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-203068?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.40-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-219220?a_aid=dmnd1357 I love the first …



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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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