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Q&A: Looking for a Fancy Color Diamond With a $7k-$8k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Looking for a Fancy Color Diamond With a $7k-$8k Budget

Hi there! I love your website and have learned more from you guys than I even knew existed. Anyways, I’m not sure of the setting as yet, but I wanted your opinion on a diamond I found on JA – SKU #2232097. I want to go with something different versus the popular round and princess …


Q&A: Help Finding a 1Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond with Around $4k Budget

Hello, I was just curious if you could assist with helping me select a diamond from James Allen. I’m looking for a cushion cut, 1ct or a little more, color of D or E, clarity can be SI1/2 or VS1/2. Having read some of your articles, it seems like lower clarity grades can be had …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting With a $3500 to $4000 Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a round diamond (0.9+ carat ideally) from James Allen. My budget for the diamond (excluding setting) is £3000 max. I’ve seen this diamond and wondered what you thought? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.94-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2017903?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have chosen the platinum pave halo setting – www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-engagement-ring-item-18303?a_aid=dmnd1357 Many thanks in advance for any advice you can give! That diamond …




Q&A: Help choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pavé Setting

Hi Diamond Pros. I was looking for a diamond www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-2201084?a_aid=dmnd1357 and maybe this setting www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-petite-pave-engagement-ring-flush-fit-item-56252?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you all think? Thank you very much in advance. We don’t recommend a diamond with IGI certification. You can choose a stone with a GIA or AGS cert instead (these are legitimate laboratories): https://www.diamonds.pro/education/igi/. Also the inclusion is eye-visible. …


Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for a Pavé Setting Within a $3500 Budget

Dear Diamond Pro, While researching diamonds, the 4Cs, and everything around an engagement ring I found your informative and helpful website. Each different article gives me a better understanding what to watch out for when buying a diamond. I’m looking for an Asscher cut diamond that will be set into a pavé setting. My maximum …



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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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