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Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on G I1 Round Diamond

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on G I1 Round Diamond

Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on G I1 Round Diamond

Hi! I am interested in this diamond, it’s $2,090. It looks good and I can’t for the life of me find the inclusions that would make this an I1 rating. I’m not willing to spend much more than $2,500 on a diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-I1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1537951.asp I’d appreciate your thoughts! Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader …


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I have been looking at engagement rings for over a year now and keep putting holds and then second guessing.I even bought a few and returned. i just want to find the perfect one. I can do around $2,500 for just the diamond and maybe up to $3,000. looking for a princess cut or round. …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $2500 Budget

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $2500 Budget

I’m looking for a .75 – 1.0 princess cut diamond in the $2500.00 – $2800.00 range. Any suggestions would be great. 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 …


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I’m new to shopping for diamonds and I REALLY appreciate the fact that you’ve taken the time to help make sense of all this. What I’m looking for is the best round diamond I can find to go with a 14k white gold setting. My budget is no more than $7k for the diamond, not …


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My girlfriend has put up with me for four years now and it’s way past time to make things official. I know she wants a 2c round cut diamond. Other than that, as long as it looks good, she will be thrilled I finally popped the question. Anyway, I’ve been looking at rings for months …


Q&A: “In search of nice yet affordable round diamond”

Hello, I’ve been reading your blog and trust your judgement on diamonds. I’m interested in purchasing a diamond from James Allen I just needed a little help on which diamond to get. I’ve already decided on the setting which will be this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-pave-set-4-prong-diamond-engagement-ring.html I’m in search of a nice yet afforadable round diamond for …




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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