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Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $17,000

Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Round Cut

First off, thank you so much for taking the time to educate the public on diamonds. I like many younger males am purchasing the love of my life (and soon to be mother of my child) a display of my affection. She is not all picky, but wants something “pretty” and preferably larger then her …



Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut over 2 Cts. in $13-17K Range

Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut over 2 Cts. in $13-17K Range

Your site has been a tremendous help to me. I am sure others are as grateful for your unbiased advice as I am. I am hoping you can recommend a few cushion cut diamonds in the $13-17k range. I am looking for a stone that is 2-2.3 carats and is cut close to a 1:1 …


Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond on $17.5K Budget

My budget for a diamond ring is up to a maxiumum of 17,500. I was reading your articles and believe that the following attributes would be what I am looking for: Cut – Round Carat – 1.2-1.25 Clarity – VS1 and above Color – F and above Fluorescence – None I came up with this …


Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond for Halo Setting, under $17K

Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond for Halo Setting, under $17K

Thank you very much for all the great information on this website as I have spent a lot of time here for my research. I am ready to purchase an engagement ring and would appreciate your help. It will be a cushion cut diamond in a halo pave setting on a single shank, platinum band. …


Q&A: Ideal Princess Cut Diamond for $17-20K Budget

Hi, I found a nice diamond on James Allen, but wanted to show it to you first. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1383491.asp I’ve found your website to be very helpful. My budget is 17-20k. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. …


Q&A: Round Diamond for 3 Stone Engagement Ring on $16-17K Budget

your website is very informative. I originally had started out with bluenile and reading up some diamond info (4c’s), but once i found your website I was much more well informed. Can you help me pick out 3 diamonds? I plan to place it on a platinum solitaire setting to keep it simple and classy …



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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