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Q&A: Picking the Best Diamond for Long Thin Fingers with About $7k-$10k Budget for the Stone

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I wanted to get your experienced opinion about diamond shape (round vs. cushion) and ring setting (high vs. low) as well as a thicker band vs. thinner band. Her ring size is 3.75 and she has slender long fingers. Are there particular diamond cuts and ring designs that tend to look good on people with …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Ring and a Pair of total 1.5-2 Ct. Round Diamonds for Studs

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there and thank you for a lot of eduactional pages for a novice like my self. Im currently looking at 2 things for my wife and need to know how much to spend. 1. White gold ring with round diamond around 1ct. She currently have a 0.8ct vvs2 E, round in ring where the diamond …

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Q&A: Looking for a 2 Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting with a $9-$12k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

My budget is between 9k and 12k (the lower the better obviously). I’m looking for an asscher cut diamond that I plan to have in a solitare setting (no side stones) in white gold. I’m hoping for a 2.0 carat diamond – more carats are great but I really don’t want to drop below 1.9 …

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Q&A: Looking for a ~1.25-1.5 ct. Princess Cut Diamond in the $12-15k range, Debating between Online and Brick and Mortar Store Purchase

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, While I’m skeptical about pretty much everything on the internet advertising itself as free I figured I’d give this a try. I’m looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I live in the DC area. I’ve started looking around at the local stores and would like to get the process moving soon. From …

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Q&A: Finding a Pair of Eye-Clean Diamonds for Studs with a $8K-$12K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Looking to buy the wife a pair of Round dia studs . Prefer 3 prong setting in 18K wht gold or Plat. TDW 2.2 to 2.5 CT TDW . A good match pair. Budget is $12K . Please let me know what you can find. VS1 – H or better . $8K-$12K max. I …

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Q&A: Looking for a Diamond for a Halo Pave Setting Preferably Around 1.5 Ct. for $12k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Budget is around 12K or less for diamond. Setting will be platinum. Most probably a halo pave setting. Looking for something around 1.5carat or so. Would like it to be eye clean for sure. Need help to get best bang for buck. Thanks. What shape do you want? Sorry forgot to include the shape. Round …

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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for Around $12k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I will be in the market to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend within the next 2 months. Right now I really need to know how much I need to set aside to get her what she wants. We have been to a couple brick and mortar retailers so I have a pretty good …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.25 to 1.35 Ct. Round Diamond For a Solitaire Setting Within $10K-12k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello! I have been studying your website for weeks and now know more about diamonds then I ever thought I would! Your website has given me a lot of confidence in picking the right engagement ring, but of course I want/need your opinion before making the purchase. Below are the details of what I’m looking for …

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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.