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Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 1.16 Ct. Round Diamond for ~$7k

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: IF

Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 1.16 Ct. Round Diamond for ~$7k

 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.16-carat-h-color-if-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2272825?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thoughts on this diamond? Seems it is odd it is an “IF” at this price.  Can you tell me how much it was? I noticed that the stone is not available at the moment. Did you put it on hold?  Thanks for the response! Yes we asked them to put it on hold for …




Q&A: Help Choosing the Best Cushion Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Halo Setting with Around $3k Budget

Hi, I’m shopping around for an engagement ring. I want to buy this diamond in a yellow gold halo setting. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.02-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2031746?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the diamond is $3,300. Is that the best diamond I can get? Please advise me, thank you!  This is one of the cases when an I color diamond is a border line. …


Q&A: Looking for the Best Value Round Diamond in the 1-1.5 Ct. Range For a White Gold Pave Setting

Hi, I want to get your opinion on this diamond. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-j-color-if-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2043198?a_aid=dmnd1357 It seems like that should be higher priced if it really is 1.2 carats, internally flawless, J color, with medium blue flourescence? The GIA report says it doesn’t show “minor details of polish” is that something to be concerned with? If you have other …




Q&A: Choosing a Cushion or Radiant Cut Canary Diamond with a $20k to $30k Budget

I’m in process of buying an engagement ring and she / we really like the Canary diamonds. Saw several in a high end (but highly reputable and been in business for many, many years) jewelry store in Ponte Vedra, Florida, all with spectacular heirloom, antique style settings. But prices were also pretty amazing…top pick was …


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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