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Q&A: Looking for a 1.2 Ct. VVS1 or VVS2 Round Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Color: I

Q&A: Looking for a 1.2 Ct. VVS1 or VVS2 Round Diamond

Hello, First of all, let me say that I appreciate the helpful information on your website. I’m looking at these two possible diamonds: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-201349?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73508?a_aid=dmnd1357 for this white gold setting with sapphire side stone setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-pear-shaped-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-item-1643?a_aid=dmnd1357 The criteria I had in mind was a good solid diamond around 1 carat in size. The video that …


Q&A: Choosing the Best Emerald Cut Diamond for $10,000 Budget

Hi, I emailed a few days ago asking for some general assistance in selecting an Emerald cut diamond. I have done some more research and viewed some option at BM stores here in NY along with an exclusive family dealer. Equiped with the knowledge and little experience I garnered, I hit the James Allen website and …


Q&A: Looking for a Round or Oval Diamond Within the Price Range of $3000-3500

 My friend passed on your email and noted that I could inquire about picking the best selection for my desired attributes and price range. He recently purchased some stones with your help. I’m looking for a round, I , VSI, 0.7-1.0k. Price range 3000-3500. Basically the best bang for the buck that will be visual …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Value on a Round Diamond for $5k Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring. I’ve read up on your site and spent some time on james allen and here’s what I’ve come up with. Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/14k-white-gold-spiral-tension-set-engagement-ring-item-197?a_aid=dmnd1357 (14k white gold) Diamonds: I’m looking in the $5k range, round cut. Trying to find a good value obviously but it seems like there a lot …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Quality Eye-Clean Round Diamond for $2000-2500

 Dear Diamond Pro, I’ve been saving money for almost a year now and I’m finally ready to buy an engagement ring for my girl friend. We’ve been together for 8 years this June and I’m really looking forward to telling her that I would like to spend the rest of my life with her! And …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Value on a 1.50 Ct. Round Cut Diamond

My significant other and I are currently looking for engagement rings. We are looking for about 1.5 carats solitaire with a budget of about 10 – 12K. We would like to choose the setting that would make the stone look the largest. We have narrowed it down to: six-prong round brilliant solitary tiffany setting versus …



Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

Dear Diamond Pro, I have been researching on the internet about buying a diamond ring and I have found your site very useful and informative. I read about how you make money off referrals and decided that I would like to give back to you given that you educated me. My girlfriend and I have …


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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