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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Cushion or Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond with a $20k – $25k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you for such a great site, very descriptive and helpful. I’m looking to purchase a yellow diamond engagement ring for my lady. As confusing as white diamonds can be, there seems to be a lot of information about yellow diamonds that is misguided. So, I’m looking for your help and expertise! Here are the …

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Q&A: Finding a Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sidestones for Around $2,200 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, I’m looking to buy a diamond in the next few months with a $2200 budget. I cannot go much higher than this as I am in grad school. I would like to get a round diamond and am lost with all the choices.Is there a recommendation that you can give me? I’d be happy …

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Q&A: Searching for 2.05+ Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo Micropave Setting for a $16k – $17k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Your website is fantastic and the advice you give is very much appreciated. I am looking for at least a 2.05 carat weight stone and, after reading your website literature, am considering lowering my clarity minimum to SI1 in order to get something more in the budget range (around $16,000). That said, I’d like to …

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Q&A: Searching for a Cushion Cut 1.3-1.5 Fancy Yellow Diamond for around $7,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello! Looking for a cushion cut 1.3-1.5 fancy yellow diamond. Have looked through Blue Nile inventory but am confused on light vs fancy vs fancy intense. Is the difference that noticeable? Looking for stone only – Have a designer to put ring together. Thank you. There is a huge difference and I would never recommend …

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Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean Oval Cut Diamond with a $4k-$5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you so much for your time. I stumbled upon your website and Wow…I feel much more comfortable making the purchase on line. I’m looking to purchase this setting and would am searching for an oval cut center stone carat or more it. that is clean to the eye. Can you recommend an oval center …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion-Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Around 1 Ct. for a Platinum or White Gold Halo Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, my girlfriends dream engagement ring is a cushion cut canary diamond in white gold or platinum with a halo of white diamonds. She absolutely hates yellow gold so it is not an option, even as a basket unless it is not visible at all. I was hoping you could recommend me a diamond or …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond around 0.8 Ct. for a White Gold Ring with Around $3k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there! I stumbled upon your website and have learned so much. The knowledge I have gathered has allowed me to drop my budget on the ring and get it sooner so that I can propose. I have a couple of questions. First off, I have selected a ring from jamesallen.com and would love to …

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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.