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Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Carat Round “Very Eye Clean” Diamond

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Carat Round “Very Eye Clean” Diamond

I am looking for a 1.5 carat round, Very eye clean, good color and excellent cut. My budget is 11k. What do you think of Brillance.com as online vendor? 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: 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond for $5K Budget

Q&A: 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond for $5K Budget

I have about a $5000 budget, maximum, for a diamond for an already purchased engagement ring. My fiancee has her heart set on a 1.5(can be 1.48ish or better) carat diamond. We’d like at least good cut, J color, and SI2 or better clarity. I thought I knew what I was doing until I started …


Q&A: Round “.75 ideal cut that will sparkle the most”

Firstly, thank you for putting together this website and service, great stuff. I am looking to purchase an engagement ring to best emulate this I saw in a retail store: http://www.birks.com/en/featured/Engagement/Solitaire-Diamond-Rings/g64-712/5000022078 My girlfriend’s expectations have been set already to be very happy with a .75 carat, I would like to find the cheapest option for …


Q&A: Ira, Did I Make the Right Purchase on James Allen?

Your site is great and very informative. Thanks for your efforts. I have however, discovered it after I have made a purchase at James Allen. I hope you don’t mind (just for my peace of mind) to let me know if the diamond I purchased below would be eye clean with a lot of brilliance/sparkle …


Q&A: Need Help Buying Round Diamond for $3K Budget

I see where you have given suggestions about finding a diamond… I am looking to purchase a stone in the following ranges: close to 1 carat as possible, color I-G, cut good-very good, clarity S1 at a minimum. I have looked through the James Allen site but I am overwhelmed. I am a school counselor …


Q&A: Need Help Selecting Princess Cut Diamond with Matching Side Stones

Let me start by saying the website is phenomenal. The whole diamond buying experience can be so overwhelming and the information you provide helps reduce much of the anxiety. I’m looking to propose soon to my live in girl friend of 10 years and have decided on pricess cut stones in this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-three-stone-ring/three-stone-princess-cut-engagement-rings.html. I …


Q&A: Need “Expert Opinion” on Round 1 Carat Diamond for $5.5K Budget

As many have mentioned, your site is incredibly helpful and informative. I would like to request your assistance in purchasing an engagement ring. I have picked out a setting on jamesallen.com. The link for the setting is: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/ring/item_58-3776.asp For the diamond, my maximum budget is $5,400. I would like at least 1 carat, with an …


Q&A: Buying Princess Cut Diamond; James Allen vs. Blue Nile

Cut-good or above Color-J-H Clarity-SI2-VS1 Carat- >1 Princess I am looking to spend around 4-4.5K on the complete ring so about 3-3.5K on the diamond. I am looking for a diamond that is good quality and also at least 1 carat. 1.2 would be best but i could be asking for to much. What do …


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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