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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Tension Setting

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Tension Setting

Hi, I’ve been reading your website and have found it very helpful and was really hoping you could point me towards a few options. I am interested in a diamond for an engagement ring. I would like just the loose diamond as I plan to get it tension set. I would like a round diamond …


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: GF Prefers Small Round Cut Diamond

I am looking at this less than 1carat diamond for a sub 1500 budget, can you please let me know what you think. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.43-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-156907?a_aid=dmnd1357 Your answer is 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 …


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 …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.7 Ct. Round Cut

Can you give me your opinion on the following diamond please. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-156865?a_aid=dmnd1357 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 fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection …


Q&A: Round Diamond Stud Earrings for $6K Budget

I am looking for a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight between 1.4 to 1.75. Are you really willing to look online for me????? I have been to Blue Nile, James Allen……and then I got tired! I was looking at SI1 with an excellent to ideal cut. Color E to F. …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $8K Budget

I’ve read most of your articles and spent a few hours shopping around on JamesAllen.com, but I’m struggling to make a final selection. Can you take a look at some of these links and let me know if you think the inclusions would be seen by the naked eye and/or where you think the best …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $6K Budget

Hi I’m currently looking for 1 carat( preferably more) cushion cut diamond, my budget is 6000$, preferably eye clean and squarish cut. I browsed through JA and found this sku65149, what do you think? Please respond ASAP as I have the diamond on hold already, thank you so much. James Allen James Allen is the …


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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