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Q&A: Shopping for a Round Diamond and a Solitaire Ring With $3,600 Budget from Europe

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.80


Q&A: Advice On Choosing a .80 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond

I’ve done a bit of reading, including your site, and I think I understand a little bit. So here’s what I’m looking at: Diamond 1: .75ct, Sig Ideal cut, H, VVS1 $2925 Diamond 2: .80ct, Sig ideal cut, H, IF $3063 Diamond 3: .78ct, Sig ideal cut, H, VVS2 $3236 (source: Blue Nile) Everything I …


Q&A: Help Choosing an Oval Shaped Diamond With Around $2,500 Budget

Hi, I have two pears I’m considering. They are the exact same price. Here are the GIA #s: 1235909707 2237482323 Both are .8 carats. The differences are, the first one is an E color and 1.50 l/w ratio. The second one is a G color and 1.56 l/w ratio. Both VS2, similar depth and table …




Q&A: Help Deciding Between Two Round Diamonds for a White Gold Halo

I am currently torn between two diamonds: Diamond 1: $3,850 .82 carats, I, VS2 Table: 59 Depth: 60.6 Crown angle: 33.5 Crown height: 13.6 Pavilion angle: 40.7 Pavilion depth: 43.5 Diamond 2: $3,561, .80 carats, H, VS1 Table: 57 Depth: 61.7 Crown Angle: 34.5 Crown height: 15 Pavilion Angle: 40.8 Pavilion depth: 43 I am …


Q&A: Choosing a Round or Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Ring With $3,000 Budget

Hi, I would like a plain solitaire setting with a nicely cut (excellent or ideal) round diamond or princess cut. As colorless as possible. I try not to exceed $3000 overall so the stone will probably have to be less than 1 carat. Thanks! I found this amazing 0.91ct diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.91-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2805656?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s eye-clean, well cut …



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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