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Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Shaped Diamond Ring With Around $12k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Shaped Diamond Ring With Around $12k Budget

Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Shaped Diamond Ring With Around $12k Budget

Hi, my fiance just put a deposit on a ring with a EGL cert and I was just wondering would it be reliable I can give pictures to show you? It’s a G colour with SI1 clarity. I wouldn’t recommend buying an EGL diamond at all: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/. If he can get his deposit back, tell …


Q&A: Help Finding a .8 ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Pave Setting

I’m looking for an engagement ring (one that I can also readily buy a matching band to 6 months down the road). Want a solitaire princess cut stone with diamonds in the band – can’t really decide between a pave vs channel set style, or something in between. Here’s a handful of potentials: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-channel-set-princess-cut-diamond-enagement-ring-item-58676?a_aid=dmnd1357 http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/benchmark-small-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-2810.htm …




Q&A: Looking for a Floating Diamond Necklace

Q&A: Looking for a Floating Diamond Necklace

Looking for floating diamond necklace with a budget of $1000 to $1200. Is it best to find a diamond and then have it put in a setting of that necklace? Should I call Blue Nile? You are leaning towards the right direction. It’s a good idea to cherry-pick the best diamond and then have it …


Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond from Brian Gavin

I have been looking online at diamonds. I was originally looking for a 1 ct cushion but after finding this Brian Gavin cushion signature 0.711 it appears to have the same face size as 1ct with having the extra sparkle. Would I be correct and do you think this is a good buy? AGS #104083556038 …




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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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