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Q&A: Seeking a Second Opinion on a 1.55 Ct. E VVS2 Round Diamond for $26.4k

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Seeking a Second Opinion on a 1.55 Ct. E VVS2 Round Diamond for $26.4k

I am looking to purchase a diamond and really could use someone’s opinion. Shape: Round Brilliant Measurements: 7.46 – 7.48 x 4.62mm Carat Weight: 1.55 carat Color Grade: E Clarity Grade: VVS2 (3 pin holes – no other comments, report is pretty clean) Cut Grade: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Culet: None Table: …


Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.3 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond

Hello, Can you tell me your opinion on both of these diamonds? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-174937?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.25-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-234561?a_aid=dmnd1357 If you have a better option in mind please let me know that too!! Thanks!    They are both very nice diamonds, but there is no way you should be paying such a premium for a VVS. https://www.diamonds.pro/truth-about/diamond-clarity/ This diamond …





Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sides Stones for a $10-13k Budget

 Hello, your site is very helpful and easy to understand. I was hoping to get a few recommendations on a princess cut diamond. 1. $10-13k 2. White Gold 3. Tapered, baguette diamond side stones https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/-18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1468?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks in advance.   Here is what I’d recommend for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.70-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-249988?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.71-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-215803?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are both fantastic diamonds, but I like …


Q&A: Looking to Buy a Heart Shape Diamond for a Platinum Side-Stones Setting

Hi! Could I get your advise on whether this heart shaped diamond is worth buying? Whether you think it’s eye clean? I plan to set it in platinum with side stones. Here’s the diamond in question: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/heart-shaped/1.73-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-sku-217237?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks!   I would ask JA’s gemologist to inspect it. I doubt its actually eye-clean, but the inclusion looks to …



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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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