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Q&A: Upgrading to 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50

Q&A: Upgrading to 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Cut

Hi. What an informative website! My husband is upgrading my current center diamond in celebration of our 25th Anniversary this September. We are looking for a 1.5-2 carat brilliant diamond (color up to and including I, ideal/excellent cut, SI2) . This is a very special day for us and I’m excited to be getting this …


Q&A: In Search of 1.5-1.6 Ct. Round Cut

Thanks for putting this site together, I learned about James Allen through you and I’m really pleased with how they run their site. I’m hoping to put together an engagement ring in the new week or so with a 1.5-1.6 carat diamond. We’ve gone to a few jewelers to look at diamonds and settled on …


Q&A: Size of Round Cut vs. Size of Princess Cut

Is it true that Round Diamonds look bigger on the ring than Princess Diamonds? Also, do you still offer to help find a good online engagement ring diamond? Let me know and I would like to have you help me. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2-1.5 Ct. Round Cut

Thanks for all the great info on your site. I’ve been looking through the 3 websites that you recommended. Looking for a round diamond in the 1.2 to 1.5 range with an ideal or better cut. Can’t decide between a 1.25 -ish H hearts and arrows or a 1.5 J Ideal/ very good Or somewhere …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut for Pt Setting

I have really learned a lot in the past few weeks from your site. I have been looking at jamesallen a great deal as well and have been trying to decide what the best diamond to get is. I was hoping to keep the total price below 11K for a oval or round diamond on …


Q&A: Is this Round-Cut Diamond Eye-Clean?

First, thanks for such an informative website. I am looking for a round cut diamond in the 1.25-1.5 ct range. I am interested in your thoughts on this diamond at JA, which I am seriously looking at. The inclusions look like they may be prongable (not sure), and I think it will be eyeclean, but …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Cut for Pave Setting

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Cut for Pave Setting

First off – thank you for a VERY helpful and informative site. I’ve read it front to back. With all the knowledge you’ve equipped me with, I have set out to buy a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget for the diamond is $8,000, I’d like to stay at “I” or better for color, …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $12500 Budget

Stumbled across your site trying to learn more about diamonds. It’s been a tremendous help, so thanks for your service. I’d like to ask for your help with finding a diamond online within or under my budget – $12,500ish. Preference is for a princess cut. Would prefer a lack of color to the naked eye, …


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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