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Q&A: Looking for a Good Deal on a 2 Ct. Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Color: I

Q&A: Looking for a Good Deal on a 2 Ct. Diamond

Q&A: Looking for a Good Deal on a 2 Ct. Diamond

Hi, I am looking for a good deal on a 2 Carat diamond. I would like to keep the price under $15,000 ($13,000-$14,000 would be ideal if possible) and I have been looking at diamonds that are H and I in color, SI1-SI2 in clarity and Very Good – Excellent/Ideal in cut. The setting will be …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

First off I want to say thank you for the site. I stumbled upon it in my search and so far it has been educational.. That being said I am finding the terms/process very overwhelming (I previously thought my fiance wanted a round/princess cut but she fell in love with the look of an oval …


Q&A: Second Opinion on 1.4 Ct. Round Cut

Could you comment on this diamond for $9880. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-71737?a_aid=dmnd1357 Will likely place it on a setting like this. http://www.tacori.com/2565rd9.html Thanks! 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 …


Q&A: 0.6 Ct. Round Cut for Sapphire Sidestone Setting

This website has turned me into a bit of a diamond nut over the past couple of weeks. Really interesting reading. I was wondering whether you thought that the feathery white inclusions the diamond linked here: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-sku-207238?a_aid=dmnd1357 are likely to be visible to the eye? Just for background I’m planning on setting the diamond next …


Q&A: Best Round Cut for Halo Setting

Hello there. I am very impressed with your web site and it is honestly the only tool I am going to use in deciding what truly I want to buy. I need help though in choosing a perfect diamond. My budget is kind of big. I would prefer to spend somewhere between 7 and 8 …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut for $5K Budget

Thank you for this great site an your service to vulnerable consumers. I’m looking for an Oval diamond up to $5000ish and near 1ct. (.9 to .99) to go into a white gold Halo setting. What do you recommend? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


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

Thanks for your site, I trust it a lot more than my buddies that have a ‘diamond guy’. Any ways, I’m looking to buy a round diamond for a white gold engagement ring. My budget is $8000. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Pave Setting

First off, thank you for putting together such a great website. It’s been a fantastic resource in my search to find the perfect engagement ring. I’ve selected my setting which can be viewed here: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-pave-set-four-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-3249?a_aid=dmnd1357 Now I’m ready to chose my diamond but need to know I’m getting the best diamond for my money, so …


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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