Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond Within a $14,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m wondering if you can give me an opinion regarding the following diamond for $14,500: Is the price fair? Ho concerned should I be about the girdle for cushion cuts? Thank you!! GIA Cushion Modified Brilliant Measurements: 7.31 x 6.65 x 4.29 mm Carat Weight: 1.81 carat Color Grade: E Clarity Grade: SI1 Proportions …

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Q&A: Choosing a Fancy Yellow or Super-Ideal White Princess Cut Diamond for Around $50k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I’m looking for a yellow diamond, clear clarity at least 2 carats princess cut. I’m happy to help. Whats your ballpark budget and what type of setting are you putting it in? Thanks for your reply. Probably up to $50K with setting. I did a little more research after I sent the note to you …

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Q&A: Looking to Purchase a 1.5 Ct. Oval Diamond That is Colorless and Eye-Clean with a $9k – $10k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi Diamond Pro, I have my original wedding ring – 26 years old. It has a marquise setting (diamond is about .60 carats). I am wanting to find and purchase a larger oval diamond – about 1.5 carats. I wanted to see if you think this setting can take an oval and where I go to …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion or Radiant Cut Canary Diamond with a $20k to $30k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m in process of buying an engagement ring and she / we really like the Canary diamonds. Saw several in a high end (but highly reputable and been in business for many, many years) jewelry store in Ponte Vedra, Florida, all with spectacular heirloom, antique style settings. But prices were also pretty amazing…top pick was …

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Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean 2.7-3.2 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sidestones

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. My search criteria has been: 2.7-3.2 ct, G or better, Ex cut, VS2 or better, No fluorescence, GIA only. Looking for great value in this range. It seems to me there is better value in the market at SI1 as a compromise from these specs, but …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Oval Diamond for a White Gold Pave Ring with Around $5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you in advance for your help – your site has already proven to be very educational. My goal is to find/create a ring that is a close match to the one in the attached file. Once I decide on the diamond, I assume the vendor will be able to copy the setting. Budget = …

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Q&A: Choosing a 0.6 to 0.7 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sidestones

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there – great site – thanks for your assistance. I have an engagement ring setting ready for a Princess cut diamond. Have done lots of reading about Princess cut grading, understand no labs except AGS provide a cut grade, and am interested in finding an AGS Triple 0 diamond. Size .6 to .7 ct, …

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