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Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on K Color Stone

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on K Color Stone

Big fan of your site as I’ve been searching for a ring for my future Fiance for a while now. Was looking at this diamond on james allen and it looks great and but will i notice the K color on a white gold setting? It’s also a good cut but I’m surprised how much …



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I already feel like I have learned so much from your site that it feels rude to be asking for your time to give me more advice. I’ve been searching for what feels like eternity for the perfect diamond for my, hopefully not for long, girlfriend. I’m from the UK and initially I was skeptical …


Q&A: $7.5-10K Budget…Not sure of Shape…

A friend recommended your site and I’ve just spent 2 hours reading most pages. Your advice is great and really helpful. Before coming across your site I knew nothing about diamonds and my knowledge is still tiny. I am going to propose in the next few months and would like a beautiful engagement ring. I …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut

Which do you think is the best? My search criteria Shape: Round Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut: Ideal Carat: 1.6-1.8 Lab: GIA, AGS Depth and Table: 57%-63% https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198083?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196297?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196892?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? Any other suggestions? I appreciate the help! Thank you so much for your site! James Allen James Allen is the leader …



Q&A: Need 2nd Opinon on 1.5 Ct. Round Cut

Hey I’m thinking of buying this diamond https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-62846?a_aid=dmnd1357. The plan is to pair it with https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/platinum-three-stone-pear-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1442?a_aid=dmnd1357. Can you recommend a better diamond for this price/better value or do you think it is good? I’m looking for maximum brilliance, no visible faults, at color G and 1.5 carat minimum. James Allen James Allen is the leader …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $3K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $3K Budget

My budget is ~$3000. I’m leaning towards a princess cut. I’m going cross-eyed looking at some of these diamond photos. Some flaws are quite obvious, but some others, I’m not so sure. Any help would be appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


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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