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Q&A: Need Help Finding Round ~2 Ct. Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.90

Q&A: Need Help Finding Round ~2 Ct. Diamond

Q&A: Need Help Finding Round ~2 Ct. Diamond

I’m really struggling on which attributes of a diamond are really most important. I’ve been looking for a round, ideal cut 1.90-2.00 carat diamond with F-G color, VS1-VS2 clarity and no florescence. Are there attributes which I should loosen in order to get a slightly cheaper diamond while still retaining all the qualities I want …


Q&A: Searching for 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Brilliant for $15K Budget

I am currently looking for a GIA/AGL diamond that is Carat: 1.6-1.9 Colour: G or H colour Clarity: SI2 that is eye clean Cut:Excellent/Ieal Polish/Symmetry: excellent Flurescence: none to slight My budget is $15000 but I prefer to spend no more than $14000. I am currently trying to sell my current .85 GIA Excellent E …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Diamond for ~$10K Budget

I am looking for a diamond for my girlfriend. Preferably oval or round since she has to wear latex gloves for work and square shapes are more likely to tear. Leaning to oval due to more stone for the price. I would like to spend 8300 to 9500 for the stone and prefer size and …


Q&A: “The most important thing is that it sparkles…”

I stumbled across your site and I’m hoping you can help me. I will be spending a lot of money on the ring purchase and am a bit overwhelmed on trying to figure out what is a good deal. I am looking for approx. 2.2-2.5 carat diamond with a round shape. The most important thing …


Q&A: $20K Budget for Round Diamond: “Any help would be massively appreciated”

Q&A: $20K Budget for Round Diamond: “Any help would be massively appreciated”

I can see you have helped many.. I am looking at these two and wondering if I have made a good chouice. My budget is roughly 20k USD for a diamond. Here are my two picks so far. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1379117.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1334682.asp  Any help would be massively appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7-1.9 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Hi, I am looking for a diamond ring. I would appreciate it if you could help me out. Here are the details: – Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, or best diamond for fixed budget? No, it is not. Quality is very important. – Shape Princess shape. – Desired Color Range I, H, …


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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