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

By Mike Fried,

Color: M

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 4 Ct. Round Diamond With a $50k Total Budget

Hello Friends! Over a year ago I bought an engagement ring and now I would like to upgrade it for our anniversary. I purchased a 2.31 round, K, VS1 for about $13,500 at JamesAllen.com. I would like to take advantage and upgrade but now I see that they are selling L color & M color …


Q&A: Help Choosing a 2.0 Ct. K Color Round Diamond from Brian Gavin

Q&A: Help Choosing a 2.0 Ct. K Color Round Diamond from Brian Gavin

Dear Diamond Pros, My gf has fallen for this beautiful rose gold Brian Gavin setting [1] so I want to purchase the complete engagement ring. I am seeking a diamond between 2.2+5 and 2.60 carats but the pricing for these seems very high (25K – 50K). Can you recommend how I can lower the cost …


Friends helping Friends in Difficult Economic Times

This was an interesting one for many reasons.  The stone is discussion is quite large.  It’s an unusually low color.  It turns out not to be certified.  It’s two friends, one with money, one without.  Lots of intrigue! Hi Ira. I found that your website is very helpful. Thank you. My friend ask me to …


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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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