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Q&A: Looking for a Round or Cushion Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire With a $10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: D


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond With Up to $6,000 Budget Being Very Color Sensitive

Hi, Could you tell me whether you think either of these diamonds would be eye clean, and if they are good stones in general? Which would you choose? (1) www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-d-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2472064?a_aid=dmnd1357 (2) www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-d-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2033229?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks. I’m afraid that the inclusions on both stones are eye-visible. That’s why I don’t recommend purchasing any of them. At the same …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Channel Setting Within a $4k-$6k Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a princess cut diamond for this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/14k-white-gold-thin-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1250?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m interested in the best value diamond for a 1.0-1.5 carat princess cut with a budget of 4-6k. Thanks so much!! Have a look at these two stones: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-1133924?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.11-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-1839192?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are both very well cut and going to look colorless. The I …



Q&A: Choosing a Pear-Shaped Center Diamond With a $2.500 Budget

I’m searching for a diamond for an engagement ring. I’m partial to a pear shape but don’t really know where to begin as there are many retailers out there. I have done some research and learned the basics of what to look for but am unsure if there are any other factors I should be …


Q&A: Choosing an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $4k Total Budget

Hi there! My fiance and I have been in the market for an engagement ring for a couple of months, and we’ve been relying on your website a lot in this process, so thank you for providing such a great resource and all the time and effort you have put into this! It is refreshing …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting for Around $60k

  After reading various sites, I think I’ve narrowed down what I’m probably looking for in the 4 C’s to maximize my budget and what I think she’d want. Yellow Gold band, Round, 3.00-3.50 carats, ideal cut, E or F color, and VVS2 (ish). Obviously, that’s not a cheap diamond ($50-60k)… But do you think …



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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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