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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Baguette Setting with Around $11,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50


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: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $19k Budget

Hi there – I’m looking to purchase a diamond with the following parameters: Shape: Round or emerald Cut: Ideal Color: D Clarity: VVS1 – IF Carat: 1.5 – 2 Price: $13K – $15K Based on these parameters, what would you suggest in terms of a diamond? Many thanks. Is there a reason for you to …



Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 – 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Crown Pave Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 – 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Crown Pave Setting

Is this a good diamond to purchase from James Allen? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4333909?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond you selected is great, it’s eye-clean and has nice overall specs. Can you just tell me what style setting you’re using? Different settings suit different diamond colors better. Thanks for the quick follow up and advice. I’m looking at doing the 14K …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $35k Budget

Hello, I respectfully seek your assistance. After many hours, I have arrived at the following two stones on Blue Nile (diamond stud set): Blue Nile LD09185469-LD09961138 The price is a bit more than I wanted to pay. Further, the amount of needles in Stone 2 is worrisome to me since I’m not sure if that …


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 …



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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