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

By Mike Fried,

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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 …


Q&A: “Officially scared” about buying a diamond — help!

Well you officially scared me from buying a diamond, so many things to know and still you may not be getting what you think or even over paying. Im skeptical about this whole process but seeing that like most people in my situation; i have no knowledge of diamonds, really what do i have to …


Q&A: “The diamond world is definitely overwhelming!”

I am currently looking for a loose 1 Carat (or slightly larger) Princess Cut Diamond with the following criteria: Ideal Cut (I realize GIA doesn’t rate this for princess cuts) D-F Colour VVS1-VS2 65-70% Table 65-73% Depth Excellent-Very Good Symmetry/Polish Budget $6000-$8000 I have been reading the information on your site and have taken your …


Q&A: Best Cushion or Radiant Diamond for $8K Budget

Thank you very much for your education on the diamond industry. I had done a good bit of research before a friend recommended your site, and i was well prepared for the second-tier learning you offer. I also appreciate the James Allen recommendation, that site is great. I am looking at a fixed budget purchase …


Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond for $3K Budget

Your site has been extremely helpful and educational. My boyfriend and I have been shopping for engagement rings for about a month. We have decided to purchase from James Allen. We have a budget of $3,000 for the diamond. I like a more square cut diamond and have been looking at cushion cut diamonds. I …


Q&A: In Search of White Asscher for $5K Budget

Q&A: In Search of White Asscher for $5K Budget

I was looking at your site and I think it has a lot of great information, me and my boyfriend are currently shopping for an engagement ring… I found a setting that I really like, it’s fairly simple, platinum with a tapered baggette and round stone on each side, and am thinking of a princess …


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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