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Q&A: Looking for 1.25 Ct. Round Cut
By Mike Fried,

Color: K

Q&A: Looking for 1.25 Ct. Round Cut

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: Round Diamond on a Budget

Q&A: Round Diamond on a Budget

Is it possible to get a good .5 – .7 carat between $800 – $1000 or do I have to up my budget more? 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 …


Q&A: Looking for Replacement Diamond for $3500 Budget

I am looking to replace about a 33 point diamond in my wife’s ring with something bigger. It’s a solitaire gold setting so from what I read here K color should be adequate? I don’t want to spend more than 3500 but less would make it easier to get something additional. What do you think …


Q&A: K Color for White Gold Setting?

Thanks for all of the info and you site. Please let me know if you think the diamond below is a good buy? Yes or no? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-180211 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 …


Q&A: Looking for Eye-Clean Round Cut for WG/Pt. Solitaire Setting

A couple days ago I wrote and asked whether the time of year impacts the inventories of diamond wholesalers. I am not sure if it does, but I’ve found these four diamonds that interest me. I am leaning towards the last one. What do you think? Once again, this website is a great resource. 2.27 …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for YG Solitaire Setting

You have an AMAZING website and I check it out daily trying to educate myself. I know at this point she wants yellow gold and round cut and have been looking exclusively at James Allen based on your feedback. I don’t plan on proposing until the end of June however I was curious when I …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for WG Solitaire on Small Budget

I am considering these diamonds from JA. I’d like your thoughts, Thanks $660 Specifications for Item #: 1525008 Shape: Round Carat Weight: 0.44 Cut: Excellent Color: K Clarity: SI1 Certificate: GIA Depth: 62.4% Table: 56.0% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Girdle: Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 4.87*4.86*3.03 Crown Angle: 35.0 Crown %: Pavilion Angle: 41.0 Pavilion …


Q&A: Looking for Largest Possible Diamond for £2400 Budget

I’m looking for a Diamond Engagement ring with a the largest possible Diamond size I can get for a budget of £2400. I want round cut with 18k yellow gold ring. Whats the best looking diamond I’ll get for my money? I want 1 carat min. Bigger if possible…..? James Allen James Allen is the …


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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