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Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 0.95 Ct. Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 0.95 Ct. Round Cut

Just wanted to get an opinion. Do you think this stone is a good buy? – https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.95-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-204059?a_aid=dmnd1357 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 fantastic prices. They also …


Q&A: Looking for Small Round Brilliant Cut

I am currently looking for a diamond ring (solitaire) for my proposal to my girlfriend. I don’t have as much budget, around USD 1,500.00/USD2,000.00 including the set up and VAT (I am based in the UK). I would prefer titanium for the set up but if too expensive, it would be 24 ct white gold. …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 2 JA Stones

Can I get your opinion on the following diamonds from James Allen: Carat weight: 1.00 Certificate: GIA Color: H Clarity: SI1 Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 Cut: Very Good Depth %:64.20 Girdle: Slightly Thick-Thick Table %:55.00 Polish:Excellent Symmetry:Very Good Fluorescence:None L/W/D (mm): 6.27*6.30*4.03 SKU: 171297 Price: 4940 and Carat weight:1.01 Certificate:GIA Color:G Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 …


Q&A: $5K Budget for 1 Ct. Round Cut

I am currently looking for a diamond ring for my gf. My budget is around $5k including the six-prong solitaire ring set. I like the round brilliant diamond. carat is more or less 1.0 carat. I am checking James Allen as you recommended. here is the link that i’m looking at https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-181212?a_aid=dmnd1357. It’s a bit …


Q&A: Size of Round Cut vs. Size of Princess Cut

Is it true that Round Diamonds look bigger on the ring than Princess Diamonds? Also, do you still offer to help find a good online engagement ring diamond? Let me know and I would like to have you help me. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is …


Q&A: Second Opinion on 0.8 Ct. Round Cut

I plan on proposing to my lovely girlfriend later this year and have been using your website religiously to help pick the best diamond for the ring. For quite some time I was getting quite hung up on the fact that the clarity of the diamond had to be VVS+ in order to be the …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Cut Less than $5K

I stumbled across your site just at the right time. It has already offered great information so far. It said I can contact you to help me find the right diamond. I am looking for a round 1 carat (give or take 0.5 carat either way) diamond with a very good quality cut or better, …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Diamond Stud Earrings, Please

First let me thank you for the wealth of information you provide. Your knowledge and experience provides people with the tools necessary to make informed choices with their hard earned money. Thank you for that. On to my question. I just purchased a pair of stones for diamond stud earrings from Jamesallen. I believe these …


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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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