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Desiree

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: I1



Q&A: Help Finding a 1.5ct Round Brilliant for a Rose Gold Solitaire

Hello! What are your thoughts on lab diamonds, more specifically Diamond Foundry’s selection. I’m just starting to look for engagement rings and she prefers lab, vintage, mined stones in that order. I’ve read that Diamond Foundry’s master cutters are Israel Itzkowitz and Maarten de Witte (Hearts on Fire). Thanks for setting up a forum and …


Q&A: Looking for advice: Princess Cut Diamond from B&M or Online?

Q&A: Looking for advice: Princess Cut Diamond from B&M or Online?

Hi! I’m looking at two different diamonds at the moment, both princess cut with the following details: Diamond 1 – Color E, Clarity I1, 1.4 ct, Polish G, Symmetry G, $5600 USD Diamond 2 – Color I, Clarity VVS1, 1.34 ct, Polish EX, Symmetry EX, $5900 USD These diamonds are at two different stores so …


Q&A: Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting For Around $5,000 Budget

 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.14-carat-h-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2154142?a_aid=dmnd1357 Is there something I am missing with this diamond? It looks to be much better than most SI 1 I have looked at. Do the color fluorescence etc all point to being a good bargain?  We recommend avoiding IGI lab if possible https://www.diamonds.pro/education/igi/. Their lab is less consistent and they inflate the color/clarity grades …



Q&A: Looking to Buy an Eye-Clean 1/2 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Hi, I am looking to buy a diamond ring to propose to my girlfriend. I learnt a lot from you website. Thank you for it. After going through your reviews, I’ve decided to buy from James Allen. I had a question regarding diamond clarity. Are these diamonds naked eye clean? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.50-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-786782?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.46-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1140491?a_aid=dmnd1357 Or should i go …



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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