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Q&A: Looking for a ~1.5 Ct. Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond With a $5k-$8k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a solitaire for Under $1,300

Hello, I would like to obtain a Blue Nile coupon code. We’re planning on getting an engagement ring there since James Allen does not ship to Mexico 🙁 Your website is amazing, it has helped us a lot! Here is the code for $100 off of a purchase over 1k: [contact us for your own …


Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut 3 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut 3 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

Can you please give me your expert opinion of this diamond I am considering purchasing: GIA 1172328851 — SI1 3.18 carat triple xxx. Thank you very much! It’s well cut, but the inclusions are a concern there. Have you seen it in person? Because it’s a quite large diamond, you should be more careful about …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for Around $5,000 Budget

Your site is amazing! Thanks for all the help. I’ve been doing some searching for a while both online and in person and I’m looking for the best bang for my buck. I don’t have a strict budget, but would like to come in around $5,000. I would like a diamond between 1 and 1.5 …


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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Center Round Diamond for a Tiffany Style Setting

Hi, I’m looking for an eye-clean 1 carat round diamond set in something similar to “the Tiffany setting” such as James Allen’s platinum trellis engagement ring knife edge setting. I have an all in budget, including any duty/taxes and delivery, of around £6000 (I’m from the UK). Ideally I would like the diamond to be …


Q&A: Looking for the Best Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $2000 Budget

I’d like a suggestion for for the “prettiest” diamond I can buy for $2000. Also, how much should I expect to pay for a titanium mount, 14 carat gold ring and mounting? What shape diamond are you interested in? And what style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo)? As for the titanium mountings, you will have to …


Q&A: Looking for a Marquise Cut Diamond Set in Platinum

Second marriage. I love the marquise cut with platinum setting and would like the ring to serve engagement and wedding purposes or could include a band. Want elegance for size 8 musician’s hands. Budget 7500. I have been reading your site and researching the JA site for weeks, rather overwhelming. Thanks. I found this diamond …


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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