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Q&A: Looking for 0.9 Ct. Round Brilliant

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Looking for 0.9 Ct. Round Brilliant

Hi. Great website. I am looking at 0.9 carat round diamonds in the 4500-5000 range and was between two on JamesAllen. Would you mind comparing them, and/or offering a suggestion on a better stone I may have overlooked? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-179693?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-194830?a_aid=dmnd1357 Setting would probably be this: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-and-twisted-shank-solitaire-item-17462?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in …


Q&A: Looking for 1/2 Carat Princess Cut

Thank you for the work that went into the site. It has been fun reading. I’m looking for an 0.5 ct Princess cut. I made a list of 20 stones and down to 4. Any chance having a look? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.58-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-152931?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.56-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-188011?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.55-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-179260?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.55-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-148335?a_aid=dmnd1357 These are very similar and I’m having a hard time making a …


Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Cushion Cut

Thanks for your great website. I want to buy a 2 carat engagment ring for my partner. I want to get a cushion stone, that will be on a white gold or platinum setting. I would like to start with just buying the diamond. Could you help me find some stones that I can purchase …


Q&A: Is this Stone Eye-Clean?

Does this appear eye clean? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-146041?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 of lab-created diamonds online. They currently …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Cut for $8K Budget

Hi. I’m trying to choose between these diamonds. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are the links to each diamond. I’d like to keep the price of the diamond below $8k and around 1 carat. Is True hearts a more noticable upgrade than paying more for an E color vs H? If you see …


Q&A: “That is one of the nicest I1s I’ve seen…”

After doing some research on engagement ring diamonds, would you recommend the following? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.04-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-156698?a_aid=dmnd1357 If yes, could you please recommend a similar diamond with the same round shape and minimum 1.0 carat, but on a lower budget (less than $3,300). Thanks James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for $15K Budget

Hi Mike, this site has been incredibly useful for my engagement ring search, and I will be recommending it to all my friends!! I’m looking at James Allen’s True Hearts collection, round brilliant cut, G color, and VS1 clarity. Budget is $15K maximum. Two questions please, and thank you in advance! 1.https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-194649?a_aid=dmnd1357 is only $50 more …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5-1.75 Ct. Cushion Cut

I am looking for looking for a cushion cut diamond for a solitaire engagement ring. I would love to stay in the 8-10k range. I am not obsessed with carat sizes, but I would like as large of a stone I can afford. I have noticed on some of the stones i have looked at, …


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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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