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

By Mike Fried,

Color: I

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

Hi. I’m trying to choose between these diamonds. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are the links to each diamond. I’d like to keep the price of the diamond below $8k and around 1 carat. Is True hearts a more noticable upgrade than paying more for an E color vs H? If you see …


Q&A: Question about Synthetic Diamonds

Looking for a round GIA true hearts for this setting in the 1 to 2 ct size that looks marvelous and meets your criteria for visual and value . Like to keep it under 10K. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7746?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive …


“Best Possible Diamond… She’s Worth it”

I have come across your website and I believe have learned a ton regarding what to look for vs the ‘hype’ categories. Having said that I am about to make a rather large engagement ring purchase and would like to make sure I give myself the best possible diamond for my budget, since, well she’s …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $7-8K Budget

Hi, your website is excellent, thank you for doing this. I would be so lost without this site. i am looking for a round diamond in the $7k – 8k range with a color of I or higher, excellent cut (gia), and as large a carat as possible. Clarity is where i am getting stumped, …


Q&A: Looking for 1.25 Ct. Round Cut <$6K

I’m looking at a diamond from JA and would like to get your opinion on the grading and whether you feel it’s a good buy. I’ve read your insight on diamond clarity and color grades, and keeping it in mind as I search for a round cut diamond around 1.25 cts for under $6K. Thank …


Q&A: Need Help Narrowing Down Selection of 4 Stones

I’m on James Allen website right now trying to narrow down my picks. I have 4 diamonds to choose from. 2 in the 1.5 carat range and 2 in the 1.2 carat range. If it were up to you which 2 would you choose? Here are the links for the 1.5 carat stones: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178806?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73760?a_aid=dmnd1357 …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for Channel Setting

Greetings! Thank you for what you do here! Would you say the inclusion in this diamond is prongable? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-182463?a_aid=dmnd1357 More suggestions for similar price you might make? A speedy response would be appreciated. I’m ready to pull the trigger! Thank you! Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have …


Q&A: Looking for 1.25-1.75 Ct. Round Cut

To begin, thank you very much for the expertise you’ve offered on this website. It’s been educational! I’m looking for a a 1.25-1.75 carat round diamond for my fiancee. We’ve looked at a lot of different settings, and we’ve found one we like, namely http://www.debeers.com/bridal/engagement-rings/j1ex01b02p/db-classic-solitaire-ring That ring is outside our price range of $10k, but …


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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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