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Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

Dear Diamond Pro, I have been researching on the internet about buying a diamond ring and I have found your site very useful and informative. I read about how you make money off referrals and decided that I would like to give back to you given that you educated me. My girlfriend and I have …


Q&A: Hunting for 1.05 – 1.15 Carat with Excellent Cut

Q&A: Hunting for 1.05 – 1.15 Carat with Excellent Cut

 I am looking for a nice diamond G VS2 between 1.05 – 1.15 karat with excellent cut, polish and proportions with a better price. I looked at JA because they post actual pictures of the diamonds. Any help would be greatly appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

First off I want to say thank you for the site. I stumbled upon it in my search and so far it has been educational.. That being said I am finding the terms/process very overwhelming (I previously thought my fiance wanted a round/princess cut but she fell in love with the look of an oval …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on JA & BGD Diamonds

I am a first time diamond buyer and want to thank you for the site you have put together. The information you have provided here has truly helped to educate me to the point where I feel much more confident in making an informed decision. I am looking for a Princess cut diamond around .75ct. …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut for $5K Budget

Thank you for this great site an your service to vulnerable consumers. I’m looking for an Oval diamond up to $5000ish and near 1ct. (.9 to .99) to go into a white gold Halo setting. What do you recommend? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: “This Website Has Been a Godsend”

This website has been a godsend in regards to understanding how to choose a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget is around $1300 ($2000 w/setting) for a diamond. I’ve picked out the setting below (She wanted platinum), she has also informed me she is after a princess cut diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2.5mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7207?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’d really love some …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.4 Cts. Cushion Cuts

Love the website. Tremendously helpful! Wanted to get your views on whether the dots in the center of these cushion diamonds would be visible to the naked eye. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-215745?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-201604?a_aid=dmnd1357 If you have any concerns about them, please let me know as well. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Halo Setting

I’m hoping you can help. I’m inexperienced as far as online diamond buying, but I have a setting and loose diamond I really like from Blue Nile. I’ve done my research on the parameters of princess cut, but after I browsed your site, I’m questioning whether or not I have 1 – selected a quality …


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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