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

Last Updated On: August 17, 2018

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 …

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval, Cushion or Emerald Cut Diamond for a Pavé or Vintage Ring With $20k Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I am looking for either an oval or an emerald cut diamond between 1.85 and 2.15 ct. to be placed in either a pave or vintage setting. I prefer to go through Blue Nile. Which shape do you think is better value? What should be my top priority outside of cut for these shapes? Total …

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Q&A: Choosing an Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond With a $20k to $30k Budget

Last Updated On: February 26, 2018

Looking for a more rectangular cushion cut in the $20k to $30k range. Want it to look “right” — not too yellow or included and at least 2 carats. I want it to be a good value, but I don’t want the data points to be weak (color, clarity) so that it seems as if …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2-2.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Verragio Setting

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I could really use some advice. I am divorced for a few years now from a woman I was married to for a long time. She is the mother of my children, I have a good relationship with her and will always love her. 10 years into our marriage, when I could afford it, I …

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Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Diamond With a $20k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

HI, I’m looking for a diamond ring for my wife. First of all, thank you for all the information on your website, very educational. She likes something around 2 carat or higher, good quality, colorless, like G, and clarity around vvs1-vs1, perfect cut. platinum ring size 5.5. Would you please make suggestions? My budget is …

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Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pavé Ring

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

First, thank you so much for creating this website and sharing your insightful reviews. They have been tremendously helpful. I am currently in the market for an engagement ring, and I have been gathering whatever educational information I can gather from online. After reading your review for Blue Nile and James Allen, I am definitely …

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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.