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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $6-9K

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.00

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $6-9K

Hi, I came across your website and decide to ask you some suggestions regard to purchasing a diamond ring for my girlfriend, I know her preferences are round cut, color to be as near colorless as possible (D/E/F/G/H(?)) and she doesn’t mind that her carat weight to be 0.9 if the color to be colorless, …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $3200 Budget

Hi,im looking to find a princess cut diamond in the 0.90–1.00 size range.My budget for the diamond is around $3000,but wouldnt mind if you can get me closer to $2500 if possible.Im pretty flexible on the 4 c”s,as long as it looks sparkley and clean to the naked eye.Also if you can point me to …


Q&A: Kays, Zales, and Other Mall-Type Stores…

After browsing through the wealth of information on your site, I am considering purchasing a round diamond around 0.75 CT for a channel/side stone setting (budget ~$4-5K). I am leaning toward the “super-ideal” cuts that you mention on Brian Gavin’s website, though I also see “True Heart” cuts available on jamesallen.com. Are these comparable? The …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut on JA

I’m writing because I recently purchased a ring setting I had not been able to find anywhere online. The retail store (Mervis Diamond) I purchased from is great and it would be nice to keep everything in house; however, I can tell there is a significant markup. I am weary about purchasing diamonds online and …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 2 JA Stones

Can I get your opinion on the following diamonds from James Allen: Carat weight: 1.00 Certificate: GIA Color: H Clarity: SI1 Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 Cut: Very Good Depth %:64.20 Girdle: Slightly Thick-Thick Table %:55.00 Polish:Excellent Symmetry:Very Good Fluorescence:None L/W/D (mm): 6.27*6.30*4.03 SKU: 171297 Price: 4940 and Carat weight:1.01 Certificate:GIA Color:G Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 …


Q&A: $5K Budget for 1 Ct. Round Cut

I am currently looking for a diamond ring for my gf. My budget is around $5k including the six-prong solitaire ring set. I like the round brilliant diamond. carat is more or less 1.0 carat. I am checking James Allen as you recommended. here is the link that i’m looking at https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-181212?a_aid=dmnd1357. It’s a bit …


Q&A: To Upgrade Diamond or Not to Upgrade?

Hello, I recently used the invaluable info on your site to help me choose a ring from james allen. The ring is great and I should just be happy about my purchase, however, when i look at the diamond it has a slight yellow warmness to it that the tiny diamonds in the setting do …


Q&A: Looking for 0.9-1.0 Ct. Emerald Cut

Hello, your website has been a huge help! I’m a bit of a research junkie, and stumbled across your website as I was searching. After consulting with (her) friends and family, I’ve chosen to go with an Emerald Cut Diamond for my (soon to be I hope!) Fiancee. To make a long story short I …


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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