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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $9,000

Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond

https://parcelandstone.com/diamond/Marquise/1.60-carat-D-color-SI1-clarity-stockNo-180155-19 Hey, I would like to know if this diamond is a good deal? I’ve gotten more confused the more I look into diamonds and the more I talk to ‘experts’. Diamond is a 1.6 ct, SI1, color D, cut excellent. It is $8224. Thanks!! I’m afraid that the crystal will be eye-visible. That’s why …


Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Oval Diamond Within a $9,000 Budget

Thank you for the amazing site, I’ve spent more hours than I care to count comparing diamonds online to what you have written about. Here is the diamond I have a question about: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4240891?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s a little above what I planned to budget but everything seems to match what I’m looking for. In the GIA …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Rose Gold Setting With a $9k Budget

Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Rose Gold Setting With a $9k Budget

Hey. I’m looking for an oval diamond between 1.5 to 1.9 carats for a solitaire rose gold setting. My budget is $9000. New to this so I was wondering what would be the best diamond for that setting. Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-2752674?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and with the quality I’d …


Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for a Necklace With a $7k – $9k Budget

I’m looking for a princess/modified brilliant diamond for a necklace. Budget is $7000-9000, weight 1.5-1.75.ct. Current earrings are G-VS1. The ring is E-VS1. Looking to put it in a double bail, 18-inch necklace. Thanks. This is my recommendation from both sites: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3653653?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD09800414 They are well cut and either of them will be …





Q&A: Looking for Advice on Emerald and Princess Cut Diamonds

Q&A: Looking for Advice on Emerald and Princess Cut Diamonds

Hello Diamonds Pro, It’s great that you offer advice! I’m hoping you can advise on whether the level of ‘sparkle’ for the below 2 diamonds will be good based on their parameters (I’ve included all info I have :))? I’m concerned about the cut given that GIA do not grade these diamonds. EMERALD CUT Measurements …


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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