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Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,000

Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

Dear Diamond Pro, I have been researching on the internet about buying a diamond ring and I have found your site very useful and informative. I read about how you make money off referrals and decided that I would like to give back to you given that you educated me. My girlfriend and I have …


Q&A: Looking for a Round or Cushion Cut .50 Carat Diamond

Hi, my bf of 7 years finally asked me to look at engagement rings. I’ve been spending hours a day looking for the perfect ring for about a week now. His budget is $2,000 (diamond and setting included). I want a solitaire with side stones on a thin pave setting like the petite pave setting …


Q&A: Half-Carat Round Cut for WG Solitaire Setting

Q&A: Half-Carat Round Cut for WG Solitaire Setting

I am long time reader of your site, please keep up the good work! I am looking for a round Diamond engagement ring. I am looking to spend under $2K for the entire ring. I am going white gold, Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086?a_aid=dmnd1357. I found a several loose diamonds on James Allen, please let me know which …


Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Ct. Cushion Cut

Hello! I have been studying almost everything on your website for the past two weeks and I can’t thank you enough! I am thoroughly impressed with your knowledge and practical application! Thank you so much! I am looking for a Cushion Cut diamond for my girlfriend at about .70 carat or so. I have a …


Q&A: “We need more people like you on the internet…”

I don’t want to take up too much of your time so I will try to be as brief as I can. I am a young guy who is looking to take the next step with my relationship. The problem is that every jewelry store has their own stories and convincing way of pulling me …


Q&A: B-Day Present for Myself for $2K Budget

I love your site – it’s very refreshing to have someone say what really does and doesn’t matter when buying diamonds. I am looking to get the best value diamond I can as a birthday present for myself. I have up to $2000 to spend, and I’m more focussed on cut than colour (I don’t …


Q&A: Diamond for a Student’s Budget

Thanks for the awesome website. I have already learned a lot from going through the articles. This is my first time purchasing an expensive piece of jewelry, so I am hoping I can get my money’s worth. I am looking for a round diamond that will work well in a solitaire white gold setting. My …


Q&A: Looking for Fancy Light Yellow Diamond

Q&A: Looking for Fancy Light Yellow Diamond

What an amazing site you have! I’ve done a fair bit of research on yellow diamonds and leibish & co seems the best option. I was hoping you could give me some feedback on a ring I’m looking at. I really like this diamond: http://www.fancydiamonds.net/view_diamonds/9975.htm#a_aid=y  in this setting: http://www.fancydiamonds.net/view_diamonds/15228.htm#a_aid=y As with everyone, I have reservations …


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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