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Q&A: Looking for the Largest Round or Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire With $10-13k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello Diamond Pro, would you be able to give me some advice and let me know if it is realistic to find a round brilliant diamond 1.5-2 carats, SI1-VS1 clarity (or higher), G/H color (or higher), triple EX cut with medium-strong blue fluorescence for $10,000-$13,000? If not, what price range would I be looking at? …

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Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Shaped Diamond Ring With Around $12k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, my fiance just put a deposit on a ring with a EGL cert and I was just wondering would it be reliable I can give pictures to show you? It’s a G colour with SI1 clarity. I wouldn’t recommend buying an EGL diamond at all: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/. If he can get his deposit back, tell …

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Q&A: Looking for the Largest and Most Brilliant Diamond for a Solitaire Setting for 11k

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I am in the market for the largest and most radiant round diamond I can find for 11k. I would like close to 1.5 ct but think good color and excellent reflection are most important. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant Diamond for a Rose Gold Ring

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Looking to spend about 6-9k. K color is fine. I hope to pair it with rose gold. Round diamond. Size 1.7 ct +. Looking for an eye clean diamond. Right now been eyeing up SKU: 2228553 at James Allen. Also, I found a 2.02 ct SKU: 2270629. It reads in the report that clarity grade was based …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.5ct Round Brilliant for a Rose Gold Solitaire

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello! What are your thoughts on lab diamonds, more specifically Diamond Foundry’s selection. I’m just starting to look for engagement rings and she prefers lab, vintage, mined stones in that order. I’ve read that Diamond Foundry’s master cutters are Israel Itzkowitz and Maarten de Witte (Hearts on Fire). Thanks for setting up a forum and …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Brilliant for a Solitaire Setting with Around $10k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, Firstly I would like to say that I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE and thank you for the advice and guidance. I’m buying my first diamond (engagement ring) so it’s incredibly useful! I saw you have coupons available and as I’m looking at online diamond retailers (Blue Nile and James Allen), I wondered if this is …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Yellow Gold Setting for Under $7k In Total

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I’m hoping to get your help on a cushion cut diamond (that will be set in yellow gold). I’d love a chunky (not crushed ice) cut with as much shimmer as possible, I’d obviously like the diamond to be as large as possible, but since my budget is 6k-8k, I don’t know how much …

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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.