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By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Adventures in the Diamond District

What are your thoughts on this diamond? Should I consider a different diamond with a better cut? Does faint fluorescence concern you? Thanks much in advance for you opinion. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.02-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-132631?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. …


Q&A: Is a Princess Cut Prone to Chipping?

Just exactly how prone to chipping is a princess cut diamond? Is the chipping problem pretty much also an issue with marquis and pears? My girlfriend likes the princess cut, pear or marquis vs. a round brilliant, but I’m wary of buying her something that could lead to her eventual heartache if it were to …


Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Princess or Round Cut in Australia

Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Princess or Round Cut in Australia

I’m just looking to purchase a Princess Cut diamond and details below: Diamond Details Price: AU$ 30,891 Carat weight: 2.05 Cut: Good Colour: D Clarity: VVS1 Depth %: 72.5% Table %: 79% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Girdle: Slightly Thick to Thick Culet: None Fluorescence: Medium Blue Measurements: 7.07 x 6.84 x 4.96 mm Length/width …


Q&A: Searching for Brian Gavin 3 Ct. Diamond

I first wrote you aabout 6 weeks ago regarding my search for a ~3 carat diamond for an engagement ring I’d like to present this November. Through Q&A’s you posted with other readers, I found Lesley at Brian Gavin. I’ve chatted back and forth with Lesley, letting her know I was looking for something in …


Q&A: Round or Oval, Best Deal for a 3 Carat Diamond

Q&A: Round or Oval, Best Deal for a 3 Carat Diamond

I have really enjoyed reading your site over the past few months. My boyfriend and I recently celebrated the 2-year anniversary of our relationship, and I expect that he will propose sometime in the next 6 months. I told him absolutely under no circumstances to buy a diamond in a store, or to do it …


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Q&A: $20,000 for 3 Carat Stone. Interested in Brokering Service.

Hello, your service looks very interesting, How does you commission work? You find my perfect diamond and show me the details. You give me the contact and I pay you and the seller? I am buying my finance an engagement ring. I have give or take 20k budget for the diamond. I want it to …


Q&A: Price Help with 2.5 carat Oval Cut

I’m looking for an Oval cut in the 2.5ct range I’m flexible on color and clarity but want a very good cut. Generally speaking what % off the rap would you expect for wholesale? Thanks for your input… It looks like the “call stone” price for a stone like this is around 25% off rap.  …


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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