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Q&A: Choosing a .75 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Comfort Ring With a $5k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: VVS1


Q&A: Based in the UK and Looking for a Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond

Dear Diamond Pro, Thank you for your very helpful website! Would like to please kindly ask for your advice/help. I am looking at buying a fancy vivid yellow diamond approx. 1.5 ct, VS2 and up. I am based in the UK and would ideally like to avoid importing a diamond from abroad (i.e. leibish.com) and …


Q&A: Looking for a 4 Ct. Diamond – Princess, Cushion or Asscher Shaped

Do you still have Blue Nile coupons available? Also I am looking for a larger diamond probably 4 carats at a good value. I am thinking about princess, cushion or asscher cut. From the 3 of these styles is there one that your would recommend more for this size of stone? Any trustworthy vendor recommendations …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5k Budget

I’m looking for a 1 Ct. princess cut with a 5,000 budget. I’ve been looking at places like, Brian Gavin’s, and other online companies. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Brian Gavin is an excellent choice. He is known as one of the worlds experts when it comes to perfectly cut diamonds. BGD’s Signature diamonds …



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

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 …


Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire With a $4k Budget

Hello, looking for a round diamond. Looking at this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-tapered-six-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50011?a_aid=dmnd1357 And these diamonds: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2382054?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2193817?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2383417?a_aid=dmnd1357 The information on your site is very informative but there’s just too much to absorb. Your help will be much appreciated. Thanks. I’m afraid that the black inclusion right on the table of the VS2 stone is going to …



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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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