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

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50

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: Need 2nd Opinion on this Diamond’s Color…

I wanted to get your opinion on the below diamond. My biggest concern is the color – should I upgrade to a G? I’m also a bit worried about the “Strong Blue” fluorescence. It’d be great to get your thoughts. Thanks. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.65-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-25616?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging …


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: Looking for Round Cut for $10-12K Budget

First of all I’d like to thank you for your wonderfully informative website. I am looking to buy a round diamond for a solitaire setting. My requirements are simple, I’d like it to be as big and sparkly as possible, while maintaining “eye-clean” status. My budget is about $10,000 to $12,000 USD for the diamond. …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut for Solitaire Setting

Great website, thank you for putting together this resource! I am finally looking to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend of 3 years and propose at the beginning of February on a trip to Miami.! The diamond will be on a solitaire setting, on white gold, size 6 ring finger. Onto the diamond itself. …


Q&A: Looking for Help to Find Heart-Cut Diamond

I am looking for a heart cut between 1.5 to 2 Ct. I found a few on JA following your tips. Here’s the one I’m considering: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/heart-shaped/1.50-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-187595 Any help would be appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s …


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 …


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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