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

By Mike Fried,

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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: Diamond for 3 Stone WG Setting

I absolutely love your site and I really want to thank you for taking the time to help some of us clueless guys out! Can I get some advice on purchasing a center diamond for this ring? https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-princess-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1668?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is roughly $4500 (including the ring itself) so I know I don’t have a whole …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Channel Setting

I’ve been very impressed with your site’s educational materials and the Q&A section. I’ve been looking for a princess cut diamond to go with this setting with a budget of $2500. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1521?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its been my goal to maximize the surface area of the diamond, since from what I understand that’s what makes the diamond appear …


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: In the Market for Diamond Stud Earrings…

Thank you for your site and the information that it contains. I have found this to be helpful and educational! Though I won’t bore you with the details, after 41 years, I have decided to get my best girl some diamond stud earrings. I have looked at local retailers, as well as on line, and …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Tight Budget

I’m hoping to find a nice diamond to have set in james allen thin french pave setting. My budget for the stone is around $1700 i have size 5.5 fingers. I’ve always been a quality over quantity girl to a certain extent. I would like a nice flashy stone but a decent size for my …


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: Is this Diamond a Match with this Setting?

Looking for your input on a ring. So grateful to have found such an informative site and individual as yourself. I’m amazed that you offer this service out of your own good will! The ring we have been considering is this from jamesallen.com, the diamond and setting respectively: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.75-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-140326?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-cathedral-reverse-tapered-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7098?a_aid=dmnd1357 Will this setting compliment the …


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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