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Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $8-9K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50

Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $8-9K Budget

I am shopping for a cushion cut on a $8-9,000 budget for the stone. I have read your reviews and advice and have come across this stone from James Allen. Item # 1518487 (https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1518487.asp) 1.63 Carat I Color VS1 Ideal Cut My biggest concern is the proportions. Any advice would be appreciated. James Allen James …


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I stumbled upon your site. I have to compliment you on the good information combined with a clean layout. I am looking to spend about $15k on an engagement ring. Therefore, I have allocated about $13k for a loose diamond. I am thinking the best value is to purchase a loose diamond online and have …


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My fiance and I are looking for an engagement ring, and after reading your reviews, I have decided not to go with a Tiffany ring. I am searching for a diamond that is about 1.5 carats, a very brilliant, light colored one in E, F, or G with ideal cut. As for clarity, I don’t …


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I found a diamond i think looks like a solid value, SI2, H color, want to know what you think. 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 loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and …


Q&A: Looking for ~1.5Ct. Asscher Cut

Q&A: Looking for ~1.5Ct. Asscher Cut

I’m looking to buy an Asscher diamond for an engagement ring, and my budget is $9,000 (for the diamond alone). I’d love to see what recommendations you may have to maximize value. Your site is really great, by the way! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is …


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Greetings! first, thank you so much for this valuable website. it’s been tremendously helpful in the search. my kind (and hot) husband is upgrading my e ring after 11 years of marriage, however, this time around, the burden is entirely on me to find a stone that i’ll be happy with (for the rest of …


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Looking for a Cushion Cut Color: G (Maybe H) Size: 1.4-2 ct Cut: VG/EX Symm: VG/EX Polish: VG/EX Eye Clean for under $12k but prefer closer to 10k Also, what would be a good range for depth and table % on a cushion cut? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5-2Ct. Round Cut for $12K Budget

Hello. I am in the process of buying an engagement ring to propose to my girlfriend. I am set on buying either a Platinum solitare setting or the Platinum Cathedral Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring from James Allen. I am looking for a round cut diamond. My budget for the diamond is between 10-12k (if …


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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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