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Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 to 2.0 Ct. Diamond for $ 10 to 12k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50

Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 to 2.0 Ct. Diamond for $ 10 to 12k Budget

Hi I need help finding the best diamond for the money. The minimum carat weight is 1.5 and up to 2.0 my budget is 10,000 to 12,000. I have been looking at the james Allen website but it seems overwhelming. I prefer only the GIA certificates. The setting will be platinum with side stones or …


Q&A: Choosing the Best Emerald Cut Diamond for $10,000 Budget

Hi, I emailed a few days ago asking for some general assistance in selecting an Emerald cut diamond. I have done some more research and viewed some option at BM stores here in NY along with an exclusive family dealer. Equiped with the knowledge and little experience I garnered, I hit the James Allen website and …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Value on a 1.50 Ct. Round Cut Diamond

My significant other and I are currently looking for engagement rings. We are looking for about 1.5 carats solitaire with a budget of about 10 – 12K. We would like to choose the setting that would make the stone look the largest. We have narrowed it down to: six-prong round brilliant solitary tiffany setting versus …


Q&A: Looking for a Round 1.5 Carat Diamond for $8,500 budget

After studying your site, reading the articles and watching your videos, I feel that I have a much better grasp as to what I’m looking for and also what I can get for my money. I have approximately $8,500 to spend on the diamond even though I would like to try to stay under that …


Q&A: Deciding between Asscher Cut and Cushion Cut Diamonds

Can you view these two diamonds on James Allen and choose which one is the better buy? the 1.50 stands out because polish and symmetry are Excellent, but the diamond in the slide show has little specs all over the surface, which is throwing me off. Help! 1.50 H VS1 Asscher Cut Excellent Excellent SKU181903 …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

First off I want to say thank you for the site. I stumbled upon it in my search and so far it has been educational.. That being said I am finding the terms/process very overwhelming (I previously thought my fiance wanted a round/princess cut but she fell in love with the look of an oval …


Q&A: Princess Cut for $20K Budget

I was looking to get a nice princess cut solitaire engagement ring in the next month or so. I have about $20,000 to spend on the diamond and I found one at a local diamond wholesale jeweler in Dallas. They are asking $15,500 for the diamond, which seems like a good price. My only concerns …


Q&A: Best Round Cut for Halo Setting

Hello there. I am very impressed with your web site and it is honestly the only tool I am going to use in deciding what truly I want to buy. I need help though in choosing a perfect diamond. My budget is kind of big. I would prefer to spend somewhere between 7 and 8 …


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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