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Q&A: Help finding a 1.20-1.35 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for $3,200 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help finding a 1.20-1.35 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for $3,200 Budget

Hello, How about when it comes to color? I want an extra size for less clarity, I’m okay with that. But how about when it comes to color? I’m having a hard time choosing the perfect ring for my future fiancé. So at this point, any advice will be really appreciated. Here’s a few specs- …


Q&A: Looking for a Round-Shaped Diamond for Either a Solitaire or a Pave Rose-Gold Setting With an $8k Total Budget

Hi, I’m having trouble on picking a diamond and color and ring material. My total budget for the engagement ring is $8000. I’m equally torn between these two ring settings: www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/daphne-sholdt-palladium-6674pa&a_aid=y and www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-rose-gold-pave-twist-white-diamond-engagement-ring-item-52717?a_aid=dmnd1357. I’m not really certain which material I should go for, or what type of diamond I should get to go with. I’ve read …




Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo With a $10k to $12k Budget

Currently looking at a 1.42ct round, ideal, G, VS1 paired with their “Studio Heiress Halo” platinum setting. Am now considering dropping down to H after coming across your colour guide for Platinum rings. Any recommendations? My budget is between $10-$12k for the diamond. Looking for largest size, eye clean, ideal, colour – not sure whether I can get …


Q&A: Help Finding a Cushion Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $5.000 Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a cushion cut .95ct to 1.1ct with a $4500-5000 max budget for the stone only. It would go with the following setting https://www.helzberg.com/product/scott+kay+semi+mount+1988579.do?from=Search&cx=0 but in 18k white gold and I’m not purchasing it from Helzberg. I came across the following stone: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2210607?a_aid=dmnd1357 and would like your opinion on it or other …




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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