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Q&A: Looking for a Round or Cushion Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire With a $10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.60




Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With A $7,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With A $7,500 Budget

Hi, I am searching for a loose diamond and was hoping your team could be of help. Budget: $7500 Shape: round Eventual setting: solitaire, platinum or white gold. Ideal size: 1.5+ Thank you! I found two diamonds that I like a lot for a solitaire setting: Blue Nile LD08066479 Blue Nile LD08277248 Both are well …


Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring

Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring

Thanks for helping me out. I am going back and forth determining what diamond is the best. I plan to set in a simple solitaire setting, white gold or platinum, likely: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-six-prong-knife-edged-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-2426?a_aid=dmnd1357 I think keeping it under 15k is reasonable, but don’t mind going above if its “worth it”. I’ve read on your site that …


Q&A: Replacing a Round Diamond With Up to $15,000 Budget

Hi diamond pro! I recently chipped my .93 round diamond engagement ring, luckily it was insured. The stone was inherited so I’m doing research for the first time. The dimensions of the stone made it appear closer to a 1ct diamond as it had a really shallow depth (?). So I’m in the market for …



Q&A: Based in the UK and Looking for a Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond

Dear Diamond Pro, Thank you for your very helpful website! Would like to please kindly ask for your advice/help. I am looking at buying a fancy vivid yellow diamond approx. 1.5 ct, VS2 and up. I am based in the UK and would ideally like to avoid importing a diamond from abroad (i.e. leibish.com) and …


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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