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Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 2 JA Stones

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 2 JA Stones

Can I get your opinion on the following diamonds from James Allen: Carat weight: 1.00 Certificate: GIA Color: H Clarity: SI1 Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 Cut: Very Good Depth %:64.20 Girdle: Slightly Thick-Thick Table %:55.00 Polish:Excellent Symmetry:Very Good Fluorescence:None L/W/D (mm): 6.27*6.30*4.03 SKU: 171297 Price: 4940 and Carat weight:1.01 Certificate:GIA Color:G Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 …


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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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