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Q&A: 1.2 Carat Round Diamond with Complementary Side-Stones

By Mike Fried,

Color: E

Q&A: 1.2 Carat Round Diamond with Complementary Side-Stones

Thanks for taking the time to put all this great information on your website. I have learned a huge amount reading this. I’m hoping to get your opinion. I’m looking to buy a diamond around 1.2carat, round, G, S1 or S2. Budget for the stone is $7000. I came across this S2 and would be …


Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond

Greetings and belated happy holidays. I’ve found your website very informative… thank you. I’m looking for a .70 cushion cut diamond in the $2000 range for a white gold square halo engagement setting. I found this one (Item # 1280104) at James Allen and wanted to get your opinion. Seems to me like it has …


Q&A: Princess Cut Diamond for $12K Budget

I am looking to purchase a loose princess cut diamond for my partners engagement ring. I’m looking for an ideal cut, above 1.5 carats, between a d-f and VS2 and above. My budget is probably around the $12K mark. Your website has been great for narrowing down what is quality and what isn’t but I’m …


Q&A: Looking for a Diamond Down Under

Hope you are doing well. I have been reading up on diamonds for a while and stumbled upon your website and have to say that the honest information provided here is refreshing and very appreciated. I’m living in Melb, Australia and am looking for a good engagement ring yet at the same time giving my …


Q&A: Assistance Buying a Square Cushion Cut Diamond

Hello! I would like your assistance on a square cushion cut diamond. I have been examining diamond on JamesAllen and have come up with a few that I really like. I’m unsure what setting I will decide on either pave or a simple solitaire. It will come down to the diamond price. My budget for …


Q&A: Looking for Round, Cushion, or Oval-Shaped Diamond for $2K Budget

I am looking for a round, cushion, or oval shape diamond under $2000. As far as clarity is concerned, anything ”eye-clean” is fine. Of course, I would like the biggest diamond, I don’t like the faint yellow tint. I read on your website that a medium fluorescent can help a lower color diamond look better, …



Q&A: “Am I on the right track to get the shiniest diamond?”

First off, your website has been tremondously helpful for me-a first time diamond buyer. I hugely value cut and I have been looking at Blue Nile and their signature cut. Obviously, I am paying more for the signature brand. So, I used the more stringent table (60.1 to 61.9) and depth% (55 to 57) values …


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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