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Q&A: Looking for Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.70

Q&A: Looking for Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond

I’m looking for an engagement ring somewhere in the range of 2 carats (normal diamond) but willing to forgo natural for a fancy vivid yellow diamond, can you help me find something in these criteria. Is possible to get a vivid yellow for the same price as a normal diamond.? Also my budget is 20-25k. …


Q&A: Upgrading to 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Cut

Hi. What an informative website! My husband is upgrading my current center diamond in celebration of our 25th Anniversary this September. We are looking for a 1.5-2 carat brilliant diamond (color up to and including I, ideal/excellent cut, SI2) . This is a very special day for us and I’m excited to be getting this …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $9K Budget

Have been searching for a Princess cut at 1.40ct-1.55ct below 9k budget using your advice/filters from the site. Then I found this guy, and totally messed up my search: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.72-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-197845?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would like to stay under the 9k budget, but I have to admit, the size of this diamond has persuaded me to think bigger. …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut

Thanks for all the info on the website, really sensible advice making the process so much more transparent and easier. I noted that there was an option to get advice from your team before making the diamond purchase and was hoping to get your input choosing from james allen. Was basically after something eye clear …



Q&A: Looking for 2. Ct. Marquise Cut

I am considering purchasing this ring but not sure if I am getting a fair price for value? can you please provide some advice, much appreciated! It meets all the spes I am looking for as far as marquise cut, 2 carat, fancy yellow. http://www.markbroumand.com/3.01ct-fancy-yellow-marquise-cut-diamond-engagement-anniversary-ring-2875-1d8539854/ James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond …


Q&A: Princess or Round for Platinum Solitaire Setting

I am interested in purchasing a solitaire diamond for an engagement ring. I have spent quite a bit of time reviewing the information on your website and find it extremely informative, but as I started looking at various stones realized I desperately needed some professional guidance. I’m interested in round or princess shape diamond–she would …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5-1.75 Ct. Cushion Cut

I am looking for looking for a cushion cut diamond for a solitaire engagement ring. I would love to stay in the 8-10k range. I am not obsessed with carat sizes, but I would like as large of a stone I can afford. I have noticed on some of the stones i have looked at, …


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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