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Q&A: Looking for Round Brian Gavin Diamond 1.7-2 Carats

By Mike Fried,

Tag: eye-clean

Q&A: Looking for Round Brian Gavin Diamond 1.7-2 Carats

Q&A: Looking for Round Brian Gavin Diamond 1.7-2 Carats

First of all, thanks for the website and all of its Q&As. They’re very helpful in my learning about diamonds. I’ve been looking on the two websites that you recommend and have found several good stones. I have a stone that was found through a friend of mine who is a jeweler and I wanted …


Q&A: Round Eye-Clean Diamond for $20K Budget

I am looking for a round engagement ring diamond and I have $20k budget. I would appreciate it if you could send me some recommendations for diamonds that you believe are an excellent value in this price range. My only request is that the diamond’s flaws be unnoticeable to the untrained eye. Thanks for the …


Q&A: “I just want something sparkly enough to make a girl happy.”

Can you give me an opinion on this stone? Price is $2500. Or can you offer a better alternative? Thanks. GIA Report Check GIA Report Number: 17135803Report Type: GIA Diamond Dossier® Date of Issue: June 17, 2008 Round BrilliantMeasurements: 5.37 – 5.39 x 3.33 mm Carat Weight: 0.58 carat Color Grade: I Clarity Grade: Internally …


Q&A: Looking for Best 1.5+ Carat Round Brilliant Diamond

Your site has been a tremendous help. Really like the affiliate idea. I am ready to buy and have been looking a James Allen for the past two weeks. I am looking to spend 13-15K and really think Ideal cut and carat size 1.5+ are most important. I have seen some I diamonds that I …


Q&A: Cushion-Cut Diamond for Tiffany-style Custom Setting

I’m looking to purchase this diamond on bluenile and wanted to get your thoughts on it or if there’s a better place to go get a better deal. Also, will the “I” color make a big difference or should I go with the “H”. Budget is around $20k for the diamond alone. Blue Nile LD02446992 …


Q&A: Cut Vs. Color & Clarity

Q&A: Cut Vs. Color & Clarity

I love your site! I read “Diamond Helpers”, “Diamond Review”, Blue Nile, and James Allen. I found your website informational and I appreciated your Q&A section. Your dedication to the average consumer is impressive. On to my questions: GIA or AGS? (I know GIA is the Platinum Standard…but if we aren’t buying platinum standard diamonds …


Q&A: Round Diamond for Platinum Pave Setting for $3K Budget

I have been viewing James Allen’s website and have found a few diamonds but figured I would see which diamonds you would recommend with the following limitations: Platinum Bypass Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring budget for diamond is 3000 (for a great find willing to go up 300) James Allen James Allen is the leader …


Q&A: Zales Celebration, Hearts & Arrows, and James Allen

Hi. I had been looking at the Zales Celebration diamonds, but then I found your site. Now I had been looking at this stone and was wondering your opinion? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1500353.asp Also are the Hearts and Arrows stones really worth the premium? When we looked at the Celebration diamonds I have to admit they really caught …


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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