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Q&A: Looking for 1.25-1.5 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for 1.25-1.5 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

I’m new to shopping for diamonds and I REALLY appreciate the fact that you’ve taken the time to help make sense of all this. What I’m looking for is the best round diamond I can find to go with a 14k white gold setting. My budget is no more than $7k for the diamond, not …


Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond for Danhov Solitaire Bezel Setting

Hi T.A.D. — I am looking to buy a round diamond and have a jeweler set the stone in a Danhov petite solitaire bezel setting (LE100). The general specs I’m looking at are 1.3-1.4 carats, G or maybe even F color, VS1 or maybe even VVS2 clarity, triple Ex cut, no culet, perhaps no or …


Q&A: Seeking 1.25-1.5 Ct. Princess Cut

I would like your opinion on this diamond and if you think I can find a better option for the money? I can put up to 1.5 ct in the setting I like. It is $8120 Shape: Princess Carat Weight: 1.25 Cut: Excellent Color: G Clarity: VS2 Certificate: GIA Depth: 73.3% Table: 69.0% Polish: Excellent …


Q&A: Best Diamond Under $8K

I am currently looking for a diamond for a platinum setting. Like the recommendations you gave, I want the color to be somewhere between H and J. I would like for either an excellent cut or ideal cut. And ideally the stone would be no more than 8,000. I am looking for something eye clean …



Q&A: Looking for Antique Style Cushion Cut for $7K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Antique Style Cushion Cut for $7K Budget

Can you help me identify a few choices of cushion cut diamonds in the same range as the one in this post? https://www.diamonds.pro/2009/11/19/best-cushion-cut-diamond-for-5000-1-22-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-gia-certified/ Cushion Cut 1.10 – 1.40 ct. (Preferably around 6.50mm x 6.00mm or larger) G-H color Eye clean Budget: Around $7k Thank you. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond …



Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant for $10-11K Budget

I was browsing around James Allen for a round brilliant diamond in the 10k-11k range. I was looking for something that would look eye clean and maximize carat weight. What do you think about these 2 diamonds that I found? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1537125.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522030.asp Leaning towards the first one. Thanks for your feedback. James Allen James Allen …


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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