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Q&A: “Diamond Noob” Looking for Cushion Cut Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.70

Q&A: “Diamond Noob” Looking for Cushion Cut Diamond

I’d consider myself a “diamond noob,” so your website is extremely extremely helpful (I especially appreciate your full disclosure policy re: your relationship with diamond dealers). In short, I’m looking for a cushion-cut stone in the 1.25 to 1.75 carat range. My price range is around $8 to $10 thousand. A hobby gemologist friend recommended …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brian Gavin Diamond 1.7-2 Carats

Q&A: Looking for Round Brian Gavin Diamond 1.7-2 Carats

First of all, thanks for the website and all of its Q&As. They’re very helpful in my learning about diamonds. I’ve been looking on the two websites that you recommend and have found several good stones. I have a stone that was found through a friend of mine who is a jeweler and I wanted …


Q&A: Round Eye-Clean Diamond for $20K Budget

I am looking for a round engagement ring diamond and I have $20k budget. I would appreciate it if you could send me some recommendations for diamonds that you believe are an excellent value in this price range. My only request is that the diamond’s flaws be unnoticeable to the untrained eye. Thanks for the …


Q&A: Best Round Diamond for ~$20K Budget

Thank you for creating such an incredibly informative website! I am looking for an engagement diamond with the following details: Overall: for now would be looking for the cheapest price for given parameters Shape: Round Color Range: F or better Clarity: SI1 or better (nothing visible to naked eye) Budget: up to $15k (preference would …


Q&A: Looking for Eye-clean Round Diamond for $15K Budget

I’m looking to buy an engagement ring with a round stone. Budget 10-15k. I dont consider this an investment so I’m looking for the nicest diamond to look at for the money. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a …


Q&A: Round Diamond for 3 Stone Engagement Ring on $16-17K Budget

your website is very informative. I originally had started out with bluenile and reading up some diamond info (4c’s), but once i found your website I was much more well informed. Can you help me pick out 3 diamonds? I plan to place it on a platinum solitaire setting to keep it simple and classy …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7-1.9 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Hi, I am looking for a diamond ring. I would appreciate it if you could help me out. Here are the details: – Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, or best diamond for fixed budget? No, it is not. Quality is very important. – Shape Princess shape. – Desired Color Range I, H, …


Q&A: Best Asscher Cut Diamond for $10K Budget

Q&A: Best Asscher Cut Diamond for $10K Budget

[Q&A starts as response to this posting — click here] Ira- do you have any idea why this diamond seems to be so discounted for its color? i know the clarity is low – am i missing something???? the clarity seems to be miss categorized. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. …


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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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