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Q&A: Looking for Cushion, Radiant, or Asscher Cut

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Cushion, Radiant, or Asscher Cut

I am struggling so bad with the diamond i want to buy. 1: I want a 1 carat color H clarity VS2 or VS1 shape CUSHION; RADIANT ( if its radiant i wanted square) OR ASHER whatever you recommend . 2: Can i really trust James Allen if they say comes with the GIA report …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for Intricate Setting

I really appreciate your website. The education and general flow of information has put me at ease that there is someone out there actually trying to help people like myself make informed decisions and better buyers. It actually stopped me from walking into the nearest overpriced jeweler and paying an exorbitant price for something we …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $4-5K Budget

Hi, i have read through your site and found it to be very helpful. I was wondering if you could send me some diamonds in my budget. I think i have found the setting i want from jamesallen. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-double-claw-prong-surprise-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1428?a_aid=dmnd1357?a_aid=dmnd1357 With that being $800, it gives me about another $4,000 – 5,000 to spend on the …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Simple Solitaire Setting

Looking for a great diamond to wow her when I propose in a month an a half. I was thinking a simple solitaire setting, leaving the money to be spend in the diamond. Would like to be all in for $6500 – $7500 or so. I would like a round, ideal cut and polish, G …


Q&A: Is this Stone Eye-Clean?

Does this appear eye clean? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-146041?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Cut for $8K Budget

Hi. I’m trying to choose between these diamonds. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are the links to each diamond. I’d like to keep the price of the diamond below $8k and around 1 carat. Is True hearts a more noticable upgrade than paying more for an E color vs H? If you see …


Q&A: “That is one of the nicest I1s I’ve seen…”

After doing some research on engagement ring diamonds, would you recommend the following? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.04-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-156698?a_aid=dmnd1357 If yes, could you please recommend a similar diamond with the same round shape and minimum 1.0 carat, but on a lower budget (less than $3,300). Thanks James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pave Setting

I am looking at purchasing this James Allen setting in platinum: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-0.32ct-french-cut-pave-diamond-engagement-ring–item-1301?a_aid=dmnd1357 With the side stones being F-G color, what is the lowest color you would recommend for the center stone? I’m looking to get the largest center stone I can with excellent cut, VS2 clarity, and the color you recommend. My budget is $6,500. …


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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