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Q&A: Choosing a Round or Princess Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Twisted Ring With $2,500 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Help Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond With a $3,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for a diamond with these basic characteristics. I’ve followed your suggestion to look primarily at Blue Nile and James Allen. They’ve suggested the following options, but I wanted to get your unbiased opinion. Specs: Emerald shape >1.0 ct ideal cut >VVS1 >H color James Allen suggestions: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-6684324?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-5922664?&a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-5294096?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-6809678?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile …





Q&A: Help Finding a Beautiful Round Diamond for Around $10,500 Budget

Hello I was wondering if you could help me with your thoughts and comments on these two diamonds: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5762063?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.24-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6182270?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am looking at purchasing a ring in the $8-10.5k range. After reviewing and studying the different information you provide on your website I have seen that I want to purchase based on: cut, color, …




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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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