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Q&A: Choosing the Right 1 Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Color: D

Q&A: Choosing the Right 1 Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond

Hi, you have great articles on the site. Thanks for all your advice to newbies like myself! I am looking to buy this diamond from JA. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.01-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-215870?a_aid=dmnd1357 My questions are: It has medium blue fluorescence. Does it matter? Would a 6 prong or 4 prong standard solitaire ring fits it better? Thanks again for your …


Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

Dear Diamond Pro, I have been researching on the internet about buying a diamond ring and I have found your site very useful and informative. I read about how you make money off referrals and decided that I would like to give back to you given that you educated me. My girlfriend and I have …


Q&A: Second Opinion on 0.37 Ct. Princess Cut

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 …


Q&A: Round or Oval Cut for $1200-1500 Budget

I could use your expertise! My boyfriend told me to pick out a ring and it’s harder than I thought! The total budget is about $1200-$1500 and I really like this halo setting in yellow gold (not sure why it says white): https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-cabled-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9380?a_aid=dmnd1357 This was pretty much the only diamond I could find to stay …


Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Ct. Cushion Cut

Hello! I have been studying almost everything on your website for the past two weeks and I can’t thank you enough! I am thoroughly impressed with your knowledge and practical application! Thank you so much! I am looking for a Cushion Cut diamond for my girlfriend at about .70 carat or so. I have a …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for Solitaire Setting

Hope you are well. I have started researching diamonds and have my eye set on picking out an emerald cut to set in a simple solitaire. I have picked a few from james allen and was hoping to get your thoughts, which one you believe to be best bang for buck, and if there are …


Q&A: Oval Cut for $4K Budget

Hi, I’m in the process of getting ready to propose, and looking to purchase an oval cut diamond for the thin french cut pave setting on JA https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-289?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m fortunate that my girlfriend is very petite, with a ring size of 3.5, and in her own words she does not want anything in the 1 …


Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on Asscher Cut Diamond

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/0.83-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-171265?a_aid=dmnd1357 Any thoughts on this link or other suggestions. I don’t want to go over $5500. Thanks. Its much appreciated. 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 the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and …


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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