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Q&A: Looking for Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $25,000

Q&A: Looking for Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond

I’m looking for an engagement ring somewhere in the range of 2 carats (normal diamond) but willing to forgo natural for a fancy vivid yellow diamond, can you help me find something in these criteria. Is possible to get a vivid yellow for the same price as a normal diamond.? Also my budget is 20-25k. …


Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Center Stone for 3 Stone Ring

I love your site and am so grateful to learn from the valuable information you provide. I am originally from Dublin, Ireland now living in the US, buying a large engagement ring is not as common in Europe, but since I’m in the US now, I want to participate in the tradition here. I have …


Q&A: Is a Princess Cut Prone to Chipping?

Just exactly how prone to chipping is a princess cut diamond? Is the chipping problem pretty much also an issue with marquis and pears? My girlfriend likes the princess cut, pear or marquis vs. a round brilliant, but I’m wary of buying her something that could lead to her eventual heartache if it were to …


Q&A: Looking for Eye-Clean Round Cut for WG/Pt. Solitaire Setting

A couple days ago I wrote and asked whether the time of year impacts the inventories of diamond wholesalers. I am not sure if it does, but I’ve found these four diamonds that interest me. I am leaning towards the last one. What do you think? Once again, this website is a great resource. 2.27 …


Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Princess or Round Cut in Australia

Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Princess or Round Cut in Australia

I’m just looking to purchase a Princess Cut diamond and details below: Diamond Details Price: AU$ 30,891 Carat weight: 2.05 Cut: Good Colour: D Clarity: VVS1 Depth %: 72.5% Table %: 79% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Girdle: Slightly Thick to Thick Culet: None Fluorescence: Medium Blue Measurements: 7.07 x 6.84 x 4.96 mm Length/width …


Q&A: Looking for “Sparkly” 2Ct.+ Round Cut for $22K Budget

I would like some suggestions on whats out there Looking for a GIA loose round ideal cut diamond. Budget is $22000 and she wants size most importantly (2+ carat) that looks “sparkly”. For color H-J I guess would be the best as I read this in one of your articles. What clarity should I look …


Q&A: Need Help Finding Round ~2 Ct. Diamond

Q&A: Need Help Finding Round ~2 Ct. Diamond

I’m really struggling on which attributes of a diamond are really most important. I’ve been looking for a round, ideal cut 1.90-2.00 carat diamond with F-G color, VS1-VS2 clarity and no florescence. Are there attributes which I should loosen in order to get a slightly cheaper diamond while still retaining all the qualities I want …


Q&A: “The most important thing is that it sparkles…”

I stumbled across your site and I’m hoping you can help me. I will be spending a lot of money on the ring purchase and am a bit overwhelmed on trying to figure out what is a good deal. I am looking for approx. 2.2-2.5 carat diamond with a round shape. The most important thing …


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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