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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With Up to $12,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50



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

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 …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for Extremely Brilliant Diamond Studs on a 30k Budget

I am looking for diamond studs about 3 ctw, H-I, and eye clean. I am hoping to keep the price under $30,000. Brian Gavin has multiple options at present, including these for $26,000: Brian’s Matched Pairs https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond_pair_comparisions/compared_diamond_details/AGS-104076169083/AGS-104095642015?a_aid=y Can you give me guidance on these or any of their other options that meet my criteria? I …




Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting on a $8-10k Budget

Hi! I am looking for a ring. I am still undecided between a halo type ring or a solitaire. Budget around $8-10k. Best regards. Can you also tell me what shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion. I am thinking of a classic round, solitaire ring. Haven’t …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Rose Gold Setting With a $9k Budget

Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Rose Gold Setting With a $9k Budget

Hey. I’m looking for an oval diamond between 1.5 to 1.9 carats for a solitaire rose gold setting. My budget is $9000. New to this so I was wondering what would be the best diamond for that setting. Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-2752674?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and with the quality I’d …


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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