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Q&A: In Need of 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Princess Cut Stone

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.00

Q&A: In Need of 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Princess Cut Stone

This is a great website and service that you have. I will appreciate if you can look at this diamond and let me know your opinion: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1506014.asp 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 …



Q&A: Looking for 1Ct. Princess Cut for $4500 Budget

I am looking to buy a 1ct (or about) princess cut stone in 4000 range +/- couple hundred. Looking to set it in a simple solitaire setting. Is this an OK choice? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1534614.asp James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with …



Q&A: Looking for Round 1 Ct. Diamond on Blue Nile

I’m currently looking for a ~1 carat round diamond in the price range of $6-7k (AUD). Have done a bit of research and am currently happy with this one: Classic Six-Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile LD02827887 Do you think this is suitable? If not, where can I do better? Thanks for all of your …


Q&A: “I Feel Lost in a World of Sparkles”

Love your Blog,I’m ready to take the plunge with my GF and i am looking for a diamond ring.I live in Australia but plan on proposing when we visit America early 2013. I have read everything on your site and other places and i have reached the stage of reading so much i am back …



Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut to Mount in Neil Lane Engagement Ring

I’m almost brain dead in lookng for a cushion cut diamond on-line that will go nicely on a Neil Lane Bridal ring my wife picked out (see link below) and stay close to $3000 without sacraficing the quality/look of the diamond on the ring. http://www.jared.com/en/jaredstore/engagement—wedding/neil-lane-bridal–153%3b-14k-gold-1-1-8-ct-tw-diamond-ring-setting-56190020099–1/100222/100222.100224.100234 She wants the modern facet structure but without the crush …


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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