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Q&A: Cushion Cut Help… Make that Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.30

Q&A: Cushion Cut Help… Make that Round Cut

I have been working hard to save money with a plan to propose to my girlfriend by around August of this year (8 months from now) – I still have a good amount of saving to do, but when do you think I should begin to get really serious about my search for a ring? …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for 10th Anniversary Present

I am looking for a ring to celebrate my tenth wedding anniversary. This is the first time I am planning to buy a diamond. Although typical anniversary rings are beautiful, nothing beats the beauty and sparkle of the solitaire. I guess, I will go for a solitaire ring with a band. I like one of …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2+ Ct. Round Cut

First off, thanks for the info about the Blue Nile business model. I had a friend who is a very satisfied Blue Nile customer give me a recommendation to check them out. It seems like there’s a chance to get a good deal, but, in a purchase like this, chance should never be part of …


Q&A: Looking for Asscher Cut for $5-7K Budget

I am looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond, and my budget (for the diamond) is approximately 5-7k. I’d like something in the 1.2-1.3 ct range (if possible) and I was wondering if you could maybe link me to any good deals. I’ve been looking at James Allen, and I found this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.23-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-184585?a_aid=dmnd1357 It has a …


Q&A: Looking for Marquise Cut for Pendant

Sometime ago I bought a solitaire marquise ring from james allen with great help from you. Now I would like to have a pendant in the same shape. If you have the tíme to help me tell if this diamond is eye clean, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks ever so much! 🙂 I only …


Q&A: Is this Diamond Eye-Clean?

I am searching on James Allen and I am a bit confused about what will look clean to the naked eye. Some of the diamonds appear to have pretty noticeable inclusions or blemishes, but I can’t tell if that’s just due to the magnification on the website. This is the range I’m looking in…https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.33-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-188533 That …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for $10K Budget

I have started researching diamonds and to be honest just struggling to figure out the game if you will. My amazing girl friend would like a emerald cut diamond. I am on a budget of 10k. For this cut what is the best clarity, color, and carat? She has slender fingers so I am not …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Great site. I’ve been reading it for the last few days as I start to narrow down may elusive search for the perfect engagement diamond. I’m looking for a loose diamond, as I chose a really nice solitaire setting at a local jewelry store, and in hopes of getting the best price as well. I …


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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