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Q&A: Searching for 1 Ct. Round Diamond on $6K Budget, JA or BN?

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Searching for 1 Ct. Round Diamond on $6K Budget, JA or BN?

Q&A: Searching for 1 Ct. Round Diamond on $6K Budget, JA or BN?

I’m searching for a round diamond of about 1ct at a budget of $6000. Based on the information in your site, I’ve mostly been looking at excellent or better cut, I color, and SI1/VS2 clarity stones, which are eye-clean. I’ve browsed James Allen & Blue Nile and came up with some possibilities: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1468671.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1471701.asp Blue …


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Q: We know exactly what we want and are about to purchase from blue nile,but since reading your site–are confused and fearful.. where can we go to get same diamond ring for good cost..? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with …






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I have now spent a number of weeks (turning to months) educating myself on the various elements to be taken into account when purchasing a diamond/engagement ring. After visiting a number of jewelers I didn’t feel I was getting my moneys worth so decided to look online. I have now read countless reviews of Blue …


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I’m on the hunt for an engagement ring, common news for you I’m sure. My girlfriend and I like the modern tension settings but recently she expressed interest in something that showed off the diamond more. I found this setting on James Allen as a compromise. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/contemporary-rings/18k-white-gold-split-shank-v-tip-tension-set-engagement-ring-17217w.html I haven’t been able to find anything equivalent …


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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