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Q&A: Choosing a Pear Shape >2.5 Ct. Diamond for an Engagement Ring with a Budget of $30k

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Feedback on Several 0.7-0.8 Ct. Round Diamonds

 Hello, Thank you so much for maintaining this website. I am looking for a 0.7-0.8 carat diamond. I had a couple in mind but I’m finding it really hard to decide between them. Could you please help me? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.78-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-98782?a_aid=dmnd1357 This one seems clean to me with the naked eye and the 40x magnification shows a …




Q&A: Choosing a 1.25 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for around $6500

I am looking to purchase a diamond for an upcoming engagement and am wondering what you think about the diamonds that I have listed below. I have been looking at diamonds for a while with the girlfriend and have determined that she wants a rectangle cushion cut diamond. I have been looking to see what …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond over 0.7 Ct. and under $3200

Hello, I was just wondering which diamond you thought was the best out of these options. http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-103-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707570 http://www.uniondiamond.com/AE0699125&ptc%3DDSE http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-VS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=3547413&utm_source=diamondse.info&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=diamondse.info www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-V http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-100-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707654 Thanks!   This is the typical garbage that union pushes. Never buy a diamond with illegitimate certification. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/  Thanks so much! I’m trying to stay under $3200 budget but get as close to a carat …



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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