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Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

First off I want to say thank you for the site. I stumbled upon it in my search and so far it has been educational.. That being said I am finding the terms/process very overwhelming (I previously thought my fiance wanted a round/princess cut but she fell in love with the look of an oval …


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I was looking to get a nice princess cut solitaire engagement ring in the next month or so. I have about $20,000 to spend on the diamond and I found one at a local diamond wholesale jeweler in Dallas. They are asking $15,500 for the diamond, which seems like a good price. My only concerns …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for Solitaire Setting

Firstly, great website. Very informative. I’m hoping you can help me spot a great diamond on the James Allen website. Here are my details: Solitaire Ring – Most likely Platinum but not 100% sold. Could go white gold. Setting is close to the Tiffany’s Solitaire style. So six prongs. Size J as well. 1.20-1.30 Carat …


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What do you think of this diamond from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.37-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-128430?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will be using just their basic 4 prong comfort ring with it. Thanks for your advice. 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 …


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Hello there. I am very impressed with your web site and it is honestly the only tool I am going to use in deciding what truly I want to buy. I need help though in choosing a perfect diamond. My budget is kind of big. I would prefer to spend somewhere between 7 and 8 …


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Thanks for your site, I trust it a lot more than my buddies that have a ‘diamond guy’. Any ways, I’m looking to buy a round diamond for a white gold engagement ring. My budget is $8000. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: $6K Budget for Round Brilliant Cut Solitaire

My budget is $6,000 for the diamond. I want a round cut diamond that will be set on a solitaire setting. Obviously the more carats the better but I want the diamond that looks the best to the naked eye (don’t want a faint of yellow or any visible inclusions to the naked eye). James …


Q&A: Half-Carat Round Cut for WG Solitaire Setting

Q&A: Half-Carat Round Cut for WG Solitaire Setting

I am long time reader of your site, please keep up the good work! I am looking for a round Diamond engagement ring. I am looking to spend under $2K for the entire ring. I am going white gold, Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086?a_aid=dmnd1357. I found a several loose diamonds on James Allen, please let me know which …


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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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