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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting in the $5,000 Range

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting in the $5,000 Range

Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting in the $5,000 Range

I’ve been looking a a particular diamond on the James Allen site. I’ve been looking for a round diamond, 1 carat, in the $5,000 range. It’s been very helpful learning so much from your website, and having the ability to review the diamonds on line. The diamond I’m looking at is: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-232155?a_aid=dmnd1357. Although I can …


Q&A: Looking for a Round 1.0-1.2 Ct. J Color SI2 or SI1Diamond

 Hi, I am looking for a loose round excellent cut J colored SI1-SI2 stone between 1.0 and 1.2 carats. My first question is what type of price range does this put me in? My second question is how to tell if a stone will be prongable or not? I’ve checked out James Allen and have …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $5k Budget

 Hi, I’m looking for a Princess Cut Diamond that is at least 1CT or larger that will be mounted on a solitaire Platinum Ring. Approximate Budget: $5K for the loose diamond Metal: Platinum Ring Style: Plain Solitaire Plan to purchase next month. Thanks!  What do you think of these? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-226949?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.06-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-223443?a_aid=dmnd1357 I think they are …



Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $4500 Budget

 Hi, I am looking to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend. We have spent a lot of time looking at rings together and I have a good idea what she is after. The setting I have chosen is this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7092?a_aid=dmnd1357 Either in the 14k or the 18k I have not decided yet. As for …


Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean 1 Ct. Round Diamond for $5500-6000 Budget

 I would like to start out by saying thank you for providing so much information on diamonds! I am looking for the following: Around 1 carat round ideal cut, H color, eye clean diamond for $5500-6000. It will go on a platinum pave setting. Any help/suggestions you can offer would be greatly appreciated!   What do …




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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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