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Q&A: Looking for 2. Ct. Marquise Cut

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Looking for 2. Ct. Marquise Cut

I am considering purchasing this ring but not sure if I am getting a fair price for value? can you please provide some advice, much appreciated! It meets all the spes I am looking for as far as marquise cut, 2 carat, fancy yellow. http://www.markbroumand.com/3.01ct-fancy-yellow-marquise-cut-diamond-engagement-anniversary-ring-2875-1d8539854/ James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond …


Q&A: Looking to Replace Cloudy Diamond

I am looking to replace the diamond currently in my engagement ring. My ring can accomodate a .5 carat brilliant cut diamond. My current diamond is very cloudy and I am looking for something that has sparkle galore. Could you pls recommend a color and clarity? Although my diamond maybe not be large I want …


Q&A: Looking for JA Pave Setting & Stone

Hello! Thank you so much for providing all this useful information. You have helped greatly so far in my diamond search. My girlfriend has her sights on thin cut pave setting/ring and I’m looking to spend around 10k for the ring and diamond. I like the James Allen site the best and thinking a 1.2-1.4 …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $1500-2000 Budget

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $1500-2000 Budget

I’m currently shopping for a diamond for a band I’ve picked out, but it’s getting a bit overwhelming. It just seems like there is always that better diamond, or always one more step up. After a while you’ve got to say enough is enough! Haha.. My price range is between $1500-$2,000, but I’m trying to …


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

I’ve had great pleasure in getting your insights into what to look for when buying diamonds but have a few questions. If I have a budget of £4500 and would like a round billiant diamond. Ideally I would like something with atleast 1 carrot of weight what diamonds or websites could you reccomend? I cam …


Q&A: Princess or Round for Platinum Solitaire Setting

I am interested in purchasing a solitaire diamond for an engagement ring. I have spent quite a bit of time reviewing the information on your website and find it extremely informative, but as I started looking at various stones realized I desperately needed some professional guidance. I’m interested in round or princess shape diamond–she would …


Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 0.69 Ct. Round Cut

I would love your opinion on this diamond I found for an engagement ring. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.69-carat-d-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-120910?a_aid=dmnd1357 Do you think it’s a good value diamond? I’m worried about the clarity and proportion. Do you think it’s going to be sparkly and eye clean? Should I get it or skip it?? Thank you so much in advance! James …


Q&A: Looking for 1.25-1.35 Cts. for $10K Budget

This is for a center stone on a thin channel 4 or 5 small diamond each side band in white gold. Her ring finger is 4.25. At the jeweler we ended up liking the most a 1.30 H SI2 GIA stone which was offered at 9,000. Seems James Allen has got better options for my …


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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