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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around C$10,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around C$10,000 Budget

Hello. I’ve picked a ring and setting at Blue Nile. Can you review the stone and/or recommend a better one for value/clean eye? $ can stay similar ok going larger size lol. I am in Canada so duty free is important for cost. Thanks! Blue Nile LD12764767 Petite Roped Cathedral Diamond Engagement Ring Unfortunately, the …




Q&A: Experience Shopping for 1.00 Tcw. Diamond Studs on a C$2,300 Budget

Hi there, which one of these is best: Blue Nile LD12168318-LD12611127 Blue Nile LD12168292-LD12611127 Blue Nile LD11111875-LD12168318 I wouldn’t go with any one of those pairs. They all are SI2 clarity with a cloud mentioned in the first place which usually indicates a cloudy look. How about going with the following pair? Blue Nile LD12437661 …


Q&A: Help Choosing an Extremely Brilliant Cushion Cut Diamond With a $8,000 Budget

Good afternoon, I would like to know if one of your diamond experts would mind reviewing the following Brian Gavin H&A Cushion diamond I have selected and sharing your thoughts and/or any advice. www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.011-f-vs2-cushion-diamond-ags-104103470001?a_aid=y My diamond search specifications are as follows: Shape: Cushion Cut: AGS Ideal Color: F or better Clarity: VS2 or better Carat: …


Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $60,000 Budget

Can you help me evaluate a couple of diamonds? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/4.40-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3272194?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/4.01-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-997800?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/4.02-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-2371657?a_aid=dmnd1357 What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stone, halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you have in mind? I can see that two of those diamonds are I colors, which indicates yellow gold. Am I right? The two GIA I color cushions look good. …



Q&A: Help Finding a 2.00 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for Under $15,000

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-6406211?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond is nicely cut, but it has a pretty large cavity there which would be a huge issue. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stone, halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you planning to put it in? I am looking at upgrading my wife’s diamond from 10 years ago. Her current stone is …


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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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