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Q&A: Need Second Opinion on 0.73 Ct. Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Need Second Opinion on 0.73 Ct. Round Cut

I have read through your site quite extensively in my search to find the perfect ring for my future wife. I wanted to get your opinion on a diamond. It is going into a white gold band. I think I want to limit the diamond price to around $2000. From what I can tell, the …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Solitaire Setting

Hi There. I’m interested in buying a round brilliant cut diamond from James Allen. I have around $2000. In order for me to have a platinum solitaire which is around $640, that leaves me with about $1400 left for the diamond. I’m from the uk but travel to New York all the time. Can you …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2-1.5 Ct. Round Cut

Thanks for all the great info on your site. I’ve been looking through the 3 websites that you recommended. Looking for a round diamond in the 1.2 to 1.5 range with an ideal or better cut. Can’t decide between a 1.25 -ish H hearts and arrows or a 1.5 J Ideal/ very good Or somewhere …


Q&A: Mom Looking for Diamond for Son Set to Propose

I have learned a lot from your site, but am still not sure once I start looking at the diamonds. I am looking for something up to $6,000 just in the loose round diamond. I am looking for my son who travels a lot and doesn’t have time to research diamonds. He would like to …



Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut on Tight Budget

I’d like to thank you for all the work you’ve put into the site, I’ve found it very useful. I’m looking for an oval cut diamond (preferably from James Allen). I’d like it to be around 0.50 carats, although, slightly smaller (or larger) is fine. I’d prefer a color of “G” or better, since when …


Q&A: Second Opinion on 1.07 Ct. Round Cut

Can you give me you opinion on this diamond its $8220 abit pricy but the porportions are spot on does it look eye clean to you also is it worth spending the extra cash on JA’S TRUE HEARTS as there around the same price https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.07-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-48579?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut for Pt Setting

I have really learned a lot in the past few weeks from your site. I have been looking at jamesallen a great deal as well and have been trying to decide what the best diamond to get is. I was hoping to keep the total price below 11K for a oval or round diamond on …


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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