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Q&A: Choosing a +/- 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Within $5-6k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing a +/- 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Within $5-6k Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a 1ct (ish) emerald cut diamond and a nice solitaire or 3 stone setting to go with it. My budget is 5-6000 USD for the complete ring. As I know from spending numerous hours reading your site and others, I know cut matters a lot, and that cut isn’t graded by …


Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1 Ct. Asscher Cut for a Platinum Halo Setting under $6k

Hello! Been learning lots from your site – really appreciate all the info! I’m looking at getting a 1ish carat asscher cut for hopefully a bit less than 6k. I know clarity is pretty important with this cut because it’s so… clear. 🙂 I’m looking at a platinum halo setting (this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-rings/classic/platinum-pave-set-engagement-ring-asscher-center-item-18468?a_aid=dmnd1357) This is the …



Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Emerald Diamond For a White Gold Setting with Tapered Baguette Side Stones

Hi, I need help looking to find a emerald diamond 1 carat or above. I am close to 100% set on this side stone setting, https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/14k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7101?a_aid=dmnd1357. I am looking to spend at most 6,000-6,500. The setting i’m interested in is 1,200, so I have around 5,000 for the diamond. 1 carat would be the smallest …


Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting with a $5k-$7k Budget

1. $5000 – 7000 Total 2. White 3. She likes cushion cut, this is the setting style she likes: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-set-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-31888?a_aid=dmnd1357  Is your budget for the diamond or does it include the setting?   Per your recommendations I was looking for a cushion cut around 1c that is eye clean and has depth and table < 70%. …



Q&A: Choosing an Extra Sparkly 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a $5k-$6k Budget

Looking for 1 carat princess cut diamond of good color n clarity. (H and si1 at lowest). I want lots of sparkle so I have considered the extra faceted diamonds like celebration through zales. Opinions n suggestions on where to buy would b appreciated.  What is your ballpark budget? Extra faceting/special cuts are nothing more …



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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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