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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Cushion Cut Diamond on a $3,7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: D

Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Cushion Cut Diamond on a $3,7k Budget

Hello. I am looking for a diamond. About 1 carat. I am thinking round, oval, princess or radiant. Is one shape better than another? Can you suggest some brilliant choices that would pair well with a white gold setting and be in the $3200-3700 range? Also, is platinum that much better than white gold? As …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond For a White Gold Twist Setting With a $3,000 Budget

Hi Diamonds Pro, Came across your website while researching on diamonds, and thought you could provide some useful advice. I’m hoping to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend and was wondering if the selection that I’ve made is a reasonable deal? 0.45‑carat Diamond, Round, Ideal‑cut, D‑colour, IF‑clarity – USD1,729 Blue Nile LD09267432 Blue Nile …


Q&A: Choosing a 2.00 Ct. Best Cut Round Diamond With a $18-25k Budget

Hi, Thank you for all of your advice and support. I’m seeking an engagement ring for my girl and hoping you could please assist. I am thinking the below characteristics. I was hoping to hear your opinion on the following stones and see if there were others you could suggest? Thanks again in advance! – …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Milgrain Bezel Solitaire With a $3,000 to $4,000 Budget

Hello, My boyfriend and I are in the process of looking for an engagement ring. We have been reading articles on your website to learn what we should be looking for. I am leaning toward this setting from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/vintage/14k-white-gold-milgrain-bezel-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-53317?a_aid=dmnd1357 How much do you charge to assist with selecting a diamond? We are finding …


Q&A: Help Finding a Marquise Cut Diamond With Around $3k Budget

Help! I’ve been researching engagement rings for the past month or 2 and there is just so much information out there. It’s both a blessing and a curse really. I stumbled across your website and decided why not reach out to an expert to get a solid opinion on this matter. My budget is roughly …


Q&A: Help Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond With a $23,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond With a $23,000 Budget

Hi The Diamond Pro, Would like to first thank the team putting up so much effort and knowledge into this site. I can feel the honest advice you provide in your posts and really take your words into account when I am searching for my dream engagement ring. I would like to purchase my ring …


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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