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Q&A: Looking for Round 2 Carat Diamond for Wife of 15 Years

By Mike Fried,

Tag: eye-clean

Q&A: Looking for Round 2 Carat Diamond for Wife of 15 Years

I am looking for an 2 carat round diamond for my wife since 15 years in the i-j color, vs2-si1 range with ideal cut and hopefully less than 18.000 US$. Really need it to be eye clean but when i use the virtual loop at James Allen they all seems to have very large blemishes. …


Q&A: Need Help Making that Final Decision on 0.9-1 Carat Round Diamond

Let me just say, awesome website mate, after reading through it a few times and actually taking your information practically into mind when looking at diamond jewellery, I must admit Im impressed and it has opened my eyes dramatically. I am currently a young Australian, looking at an engagement ring purchase. Im looking to spend …


Q&A: Looking for Advice on Round Diamond for $8-9K AUD Budget

I have made the big call to buy an engagement ring! My budget is around $8-9,000 AUD. I really like 6 prong rings and round diamonds. What do you think of: This ring (18k White Gold Six Prong Knife-Edged Diamond Ring): https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/diamond-solitaire-rings.html This diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1345902.asp I can see some imperfections using the virtual loupe – …


Q&A: Looking to Spend $2500 for Princess Cut Diamond

Hello. I am looking for a princess cut diamond. I am looking for the best diamond i can get on a fixed budget. I am looking to spend around $3500 for the entire engagement ring. I really like some of the settings on bluenile, but i am not sure if you can buy a setting …


The Ring after the She Said Yes!

Q&A: “Running in circles with all other ‘expert’ diamond websites out there!”

First things first…THANK YOU for this website! I felt like I was running in circles with all other ”expert” diamond websites out there! I am in search of the most perfect diamond engagement ring within $7000. My girlfriend has expressed simple tastes in rings, so the band I believe will work best is this: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-diamond-solitaire-ring.html …


Q&A: “Stuck on two but looking for other options”

I’ve probably read your website at least 20-30 times, spent countless hours researching the 4 Cs, and have finally narrowed down my choices to two diamonds: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1353902.asp and Blue Nile LD02042045 I think a lot comes down to the actual ring I choose, but here are my specific: Price Range: $6500 or less for the …


Q&A: Half Carat Round Brilliant Cut for $1500 Budget

I would like to get a round brilliant diamond around .5-.65 ct. I am thinking about getting around a color G-I, ideal cut, and clarify of VS2-SI2. I would like an eye clean diamond. Can you suggest a diamond for a budget around $1,500? I’ve been looking at few round diamonds available on James Allen, …


Q&A: “Best Bang for the Buck” for a Princess Cut

I am looking for a Princess cut for a platinum setting under $2000 (not including setting). The most important feature is the fire and clarity. I can’t handle any tint of yellow either, pet peeve. Thanks for any advice you can give me. P.S. I have been looking on JA and BN James Allen James …


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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