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Q&A: Choosing a 2.30 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Vintage Setting With Up to $18,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $17,000

Q&A: Choosing a 2.30 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Vintage Setting With Up to $18,000 Budget

Would you please advise me. I am looking for a 2ct emerald cut solitaire to be set in yellow gold. On James Allen, the candidates appear to be: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4785431?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/2.02-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4689053?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/2.02-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-384526?a_aid=dmnd1357 And I was thinking of 14K YELLOW GOLD VINTAGE INFINITY ENGAGEMENT RING as the setting. I would like to be advised on settting as …


Q&A: Choosing a ~1.70 Ct Round Diamond Within a $17,000 Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a 2-carat or near 2-carat diamond solitaire. The budget is $17k or less. I want an eye clean stone with an excellent cut and would like to stay in the H color range. Please let me know what you think of this stone from Brian Gavin: www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.700-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104093051010?a_aid=y Will there be a …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Ring For $17k

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Ring For $17k

I am interested in purchasing GIA Report Round diamond 5253427350 for 17,000 including a white 14k gold band. Is this a good price? The diamond looks amazing. The price isn’t bad, but it depends on what type of a setting you’re referring to. If it’s a simple solitaire, then the price is a bit high. …




Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Heart Shaped Diamond for a Solitaire

Hi, I am thinking of getting a heart-shaped 2+ carat solitaire for my wife – 10th wedding anniversary. Good idea to get it off Blue Nile? If so, can you give me one of those discount codes? If you find a good one there, then why not. Here is the coupon for $50 off: [contact …




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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