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Q&A: Looking for 0.8-1 Ct. Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Looking for 0.8-1 Ct. Round Cut

Q&A: Looking for 0.8-1 Ct. Round Cut

Hi, this website has helped me a lot learning about diamonds and what to look for. But I still think I need a little help. I am looking for a princess cut diamond. I want to stay around the $5000.00 mark for the whole engagement ring. I am pretty sure that I want to purchase …


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: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for Solitaire Setting

Firstly, great website. Very informative. I’m hoping you can help me spot a great diamond on the James Allen website. Here are my details: Solitaire Ring – Most likely Platinum but not 100% sold. Could go white gold. Setting is close to the Tiffany’s Solitaire style. So six prongs. Size J as well. 1.20-1.30 Carat …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Round Cut for $5500 Budget

Your website has been a great resource for learning about the process of an engagement ring purchase, so thank you! I’ve decided on this ring and am looking for a round diamond to complete it: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2.5mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7207?a_aid=dmnd1357 Aiming for $5,500 but willing to go up to $6K if the right diamond comes along. Based on your …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $6K Budget

I’m looking at some rings on James Allen, I’ve posted my comparison chart below. I’m hoping to get close to a carat with a budget of about $6000. There is a carat H VS1 Very Good vs .9 VVS2 Excellent – please see the link below and let me know what you think. Thank you! …


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: Should I buy at Kay’s or James Allen?

Hi! This is Andrew from New Hampshire. I have found your website to be very insightful, helpful, and honest- so thank you for the education! I’m looking for a princess cut solitaire diamond engagement ring in a fairly traditional setting for $1,250 or less. Obviously I would like the best quality possible. Today I just …


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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