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Q&A: Looking for a 1-1.25 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting for Around $8k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $8,000


Q&A: Finding the Largest Possible Princess Cut Diamond for $8 to 9k Budget

 I can’t thank you enough for the wealth of information that that you’ve made available online with regard to the purchasing of diamonds during that very special period in one’s life when you feel you’ve found that right someone and are ready for a long term commitment. While you’ve helped me to become a great …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 to 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $7-8K Budget

Found your website and thought I would take you up on helping me out! I plan to buy an engagement ring at some point in the near future and think I have narrowed down what I want. I’m looking for a princess cut solitaire on a channel set band (white gold or platinum). I’d like …


Q&A: Looking for the Best Diamond for a 14k White Gold Solitaire Setting

 Hi, Thank you so very much for the service you provide here. I am beginning my initial process of looking at stones for an engagement ring. I am trying to find either a cushion brilliant or cushion modified brilliant cut stone that will be clean to the naked eye and hopefully in the 1.5-2.0 caret …



Q&A: Choosing the Right 1 Ct. Round Diamond within the $6-8k Range

Hello sir! I’ve been following your site for quite some time and have gained a lot of useful knowledge in my process of buying a diamond. I’d like to now get your personal recommendation on a diamond if you have the time! I’m looking for a 1ct round diamond preferably in a G or better …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

First off I want to say thank you for the site. I stumbled upon it in my search and so far it has been educational.. That being said I am finding the terms/process very overwhelming (I previously thought my fiance wanted a round/princess cut but she fell in love with the look of an oval …


Q&A: Best Round Cut for Halo Setting

Hello there. I am very impressed with your web site and it is honestly the only tool I am going to use in deciding what truly I want to buy. I need help though in choosing a perfect diamond. My budget is kind of big. I would prefer to spend somewhere between 7 and 8 …


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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