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Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Two Stones

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50

Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Two Stones

Hello, your website has been my go-to diamond resource, thank you! I’m torn between two diamonds at James Allen and your experienced opinion will assist greatly. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-204967?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.36-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-196648?a_aid=dmnd1357 One ring is slightly larger while the other is of better quality and they are within $1,000. Which, in your opinion represents the best value for that …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Cut

I need assistance picking out a round diamond for platinum setting (SKU: 17002P or SKU: 11005P) on JamesAllen.com. My budget for the diamond if $13k. I can be swayed to spend a few extra hundred dollars if the purchase is worthwhile. I am completely overwhelmed looking through the JA website trying to sort through diamonds. …


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 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut

Should I buy this one? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-204965?a_aid=dmnd1357 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 have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut without “Bowtie Effect”

Hello! I love your website, it’s taught me a gajillion things I never would have known. So thank you thank you! My boyfriend recently started asking me for hints about diamond shapes I liked, and I said I loved ovals set east-west. He proposed to me yesterday (!) with a 1.5 carat G SI1 oval …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut

I am planning on buying an engagement ring from James Allen. I am going to get a white gold setting with diamonds down the side. I have around an 8k budget for the center stone and want a princess cut. I was hoping that you could look at the diamond below and let me know …


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: Looking for Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond

I’m looking for an engagement ring somewhere in the range of 2 carats (normal diamond) but willing to forgo natural for a fancy vivid yellow diamond, can you help me find something in these criteria. Is possible to get a vivid yellow for the same price as a normal diamond.? Also my budget is 20-25k. …


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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