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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion or Radiant Cut Diamond for Up To $5,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.10

Q&A: Choosing a Cushion or Radiant Cut Diamond for Up To $5,000 Budget

My boyfriend and I are looking for a pear shaped diamond for my engagement ring. We have a tight budget. $3,000. I keep hearing people say to shop at james allen. But we’re skeptical. … Actually, we are no longer looking for pears. I fell in love with the cushion cut. Ok, Is your budget the …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Pendant

Hi, First of all I want to thank you for making such a great site, the information I have found here has been far more detailed and understandable than anything else I have found. I also really liked the article about why you run the site., I was wondering why you were doing this until I …




Q&A: Choosing a 1.2 Ct. Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

My BF and I are looking for the best value we can get for a round cut diamond around 1.2ct. It will be in a 14k white gold pave ring like this: http://gabrielny.com/amavida/style/ER7432W44JJ I found these 2 that seem like they would be eye clean. What do you think? Also, will a J color stone …


Q&A: Seeking a Second Opinion on an Emerald Cut Diamond

Hi, I was wondering what you thought about this diamond? It seems very large for its ct, but I’m worried about the inclusions that are right in the middle. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-243627?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks so much. That diamond is not eye-clean. I would recommend this one instead: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-251814?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? What do you think about these? http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-1-13-Carat-I-color-GIA-certified/D-G5Q13J …



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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