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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $13K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: VVS1

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $13K Budget

Firstly, great job on the website and congratulation on helping so many men choose the right diamond for their partner. I have to also agree with you on an article I read about ‘7 reasons not to buy a diamond ring‘… However society and family has got the better of me and now I’m in …


Q&A: “I would love to get your opinion on this stone!”

I feel bad about troubling you with something that has been discussed on your excellent website so exhaustively, but I am in the market for an engagement ring. I would like the stone to be round, and the setting pave or channel. I have selected the following diamond in the belief that it is eye-clean …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion or Emerald for Tight Budget

I remember my girl mentioning square cut diamonds not princess cut. Like everyone I would like to get the biggest stone possible and still have a beautiful diamond as well. I have a $1800 – $2000 budget for the stone. Any advise would be very helpful and a reputable dealer to buy from. James Allen …


Q&A: Looking for Fancy Yellow Diamond

So I have been going back and forth between man-made and mined. I thought that man-made was the best for me, but I am skeptical of the certifications. I found some natural options and would love your opinion. I am looking for a radiant 1.0-1.5, minimum of fancy yellow color and under $6K. Eye clean …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut for Solitaire Setting

Great website, thank you for putting together this resource! I am finally looking to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend of 3 years and propose at the beginning of February on a trip to Miami.! The diamond will be on a solitaire setting, on white gold, size 6 ring finger. Onto the diamond itself. …


Q&A: Looking for 0.75 Ct. Princess Cut

Please assist in finding a good value 0.75ct Princess Cut diamond. My original diamond budget was $3000, but I’m starting to think I can save more. The James Allen rep has pushed a $2800 rock, but I think I can go lower. Here are some diamonds I’ve been looking at: 1. JA rep recommended $2830 …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for $10K Budget

I have started researching diamonds and to be honest just struggling to figure out the game if you will. My amazing girl friend would like a emerald cut diamond. I am on a budget of 10k. For this cut what is the best clarity, color, and carat? She has slender fingers so I am not …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut Diamonds for 3 Stone Setting

Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut Diamonds for 3 Stone Setting

I’ve been having great lunchtime fun internet-browsing for a replacement wedding ring which I lost earlier this year. I stumbled onto your website a couple of months ago & I’m hooked! It’s so informative & I love reading the stories of how you help folks find their perfect diamond… except that all the recent stories …


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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