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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Tiffany Style Setting With Up to $8,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.30


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $10k Budget

I found a diamond that looks great and checks all the boxes, but it’s from a company called Parcel & Stone. Any idea whether they are reliable and opinions on going through a relatively unknown or unpopular online retailer? Thanks. We have not had any experiences with this company. I like that their stones are …


Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond With Up to $8,000 Total Budget

Hi I am in the market for a cushion cut diamond for an engagement right. I am trying to stick around the $8k range for a ring. Thank you so much for your help! Look at this one: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-3632506?a_aid=dmnd1357 It has great specs and will be very brilliant. What do you think? Thanks for the …


Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for Around $6,500 Budget

I hope this message finds you well. I love Diamonds Pro, and I rely on your information heavily. I was wondering if you can help me. I am looking to buy a princess cut engagement ring here in the next couple of months. I am looking to get the diamond between 1-1.3 carats with the …



Q&A: Help Finding a Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond With a $3,500 Budget

I’m interested in getting a yellow diamond engagement ring. My budget is around $3500, halo style with a cushion diamond, but any of the square shapes would be ok. I’m looking at some of the yellow diamonds on James Allen website, some of them look almost like they are scratched or that the inclusion are …


Q&A: Help Finding a Pear Shape Diamond With a $5 – 7k Budget

Hi, I was reading your article regarding pear-shaped diamonds. I see where you have listed the parameters for a cushion cut in this article but not for a pear. Can you please inform me of the parameters I should be looking for with a pear-shaped diamond? Thank you very much for your time. For pear …



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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