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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $19k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $19k Budget

Hi there – I’m looking to purchase a diamond with the following parameters: Shape: Round or emerald Cut: Ideal Color: D Clarity: VVS1 – IF Carat: 1.5 – 2 Price: $13K – $15K Based on these parameters, what would you suggest in terms of a diamond? Many thanks. Is there a reason for you to …


Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $20k Budget

Hi Diamond Pro, My boyfriend and I have started looking at diamonds together so he (and I) can better understand what kind of engagement ring I want. My favorite shape, by far, is the oval but I do not like the bow-tie effect (I understand that the bow tie effect is almost inevitable with an …




Q&A: Help Finding a Yellow-Brown Cushion Cut Diamond for Around $6k Budget

I have been searching for a 1.9-2.05 carat yellow in color diamond. I do not want it to be a vivid yellow, more of a pale yellow-brown color. Overall I would like the diamond to have a nice yellow or soft brown/champagne color with a great reflection to it. Kind of like www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.91-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-3336407?a_aid=dmnd1357 My max …


Q&A: Choosing a White Gold Solitaire Ring with a Round Diamond for $12-14k

Hi, Thank you for the excellent site and information, really helpful. I’m in the market for a round diamond in the range of 12-14k. I found this one 2ct F, SI2, but little concern how visible will be the inclusions with naked eye once the diamond is in the ring: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.00-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-3155620?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks. The issue with …




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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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