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Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $4-5K Budget for WG/Pt Setting with Baguette Sidestones

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1


Q&A: Looking for Round 1 Ct. Diamond on Blue Nile

I’m currently looking for a ~1 carat round diamond in the price range of $6-7k (AUD). Have done a bit of research and am currently happy with this one: Classic Six-Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile LD02827887 Do you think this is suitable? If not, where can I do better? Thanks for all of your …


Q&A: “I Feel Lost in a World of Sparkles”

Love your Blog,I’m ready to take the plunge with my GF and i am looking for a diamond ring.I live in Australia but plan on proposing when we visit America early 2013. I have read everything on your site and other places and i have reached the stage of reading so much i am back …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut over 2 Cts. in $13-17K Range

Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut over 2 Cts. in $13-17K Range

Your site has been a tremendous help to me. I am sure others are as grateful for your unbiased advice as I am. I am hoping you can recommend a few cushion cut diamonds in the $13-17k range. I am looking for a stone that is 2-2.3 carats and is cut close to a 1:1 …




Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut to Mount in Neil Lane Engagement Ring

I’m almost brain dead in lookng for a cushion cut diamond on-line that will go nicely on a Neil Lane Bridal ring my wife picked out (see link below) and stay close to $3000 without sacraficing the quality/look of the diamond on the ring. http://www.jared.com/en/jaredstore/engagement—wedding/neil-lane-bridal–153%3b-14k-gold-1-1-8-ct-tw-diamond-ring-setting-56190020099–1/100222/100222.100224.100234 She wants the modern facet structure but without the crush …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5Ct+ Round Cut for $15K Total Budget

I am looking for an engagement ring on James Allen thats no less than 1.50 ct, preferably in the 1.70 ct range. The maximum I’m looking to spend is $15k everything included (I live in Canada so I expect to pay around $1500 duty). Below is a link for one that I like and was …


About the author

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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