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Q&A: Help Finding a 3.00+ Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting on a $20k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: K


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting

I have a question regarding a couple diamonds from James Allen. First off, is this diamond eye clean? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.60-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3025851?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks so much! No, it’s not eye-clean. The feather is right in the middle of the table and will be visible. But more importantly, I wouldn’t recommend that diamond because it’s IGI certified. It’s not a …


Q&A: Choosing a Marquise Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting with Around £1,900 Budget

Hi can you please advise me on this marquise stone www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.05-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-4443308?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m looking for something to set in a custom halo ring in either yellow or rose gold. Diamond size needs to be around a minimum of 10.5 x 5.5 but bigger is good. Budget is tight at no more than £1,900 GBP. Thanks for …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting with Around $6k Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting with Around $6k Budget

Hi! I wanted assistance with trying to find eye clean diamonds on James Allen. I found this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-3112012?a_aid=dmnd1357 In the GIA report, it states – Clarity grade based on clouds not shown. Does this mean that the SI1 grade is because the diamond is cloudy or not exactly eye clean? What I am interested …



Q&A: Help Finding a Yellow-Brown Cushion Cut Diamond for Around $6k Budget

I have been searching for a 1.9-2.05 carat yellow in color diamond. I do not want it to be a vivid yellow, more of a pale yellow-brown color. Overall I would like the diamond to have a nice yellow or soft brown/champagne color with a great reflection to it. Kind of like www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.91-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-3336407?a_aid=dmnd1357 My max …




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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