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Q&A: Searching for 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Brilliant for $15K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Searching for 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Brilliant for $15K Budget

I am currently looking for a GIA/AGL diamond that is Carat: 1.6-1.9 Colour: G or H colour Clarity: SI2 that is eye clean Cut:Excellent/Ieal Polish/Symmetry: excellent Flurescence: none to slight My budget is $15000 but I prefer to spend no more than $14000. I am currently trying to sell my current .85 GIA Excellent E …





Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

I’m looking to buy a 2ct round brilliant diamond for an engagement ring. I’m currently looking at ideal/excellent cut, F or G color, and SI2 clarity (provided that it is eye-clean). Do you have any recommendations? I ran some searches on James Allen and found these two: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1396757.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1494714.asp Will those be eye clean? Any other …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Diamond for ~$10K Budget

I am looking for a diamond for my girlfriend. Preferably oval or round since she has to wear latex gloves for work and square shapes are more likely to tear. Leaning to oval due to more stone for the price. I would like to spend 8300 to 9500 for the stone and prefer size and …


Q&A: Looking for Vintage Engagement Ring for $10K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Vintage Engagement Ring for $10K Budget

I really like the Vintage Engagement Rings, but I am not sure if this is the way to go for my engagement ring. My budget is $10000, and I would like a 1.50 to 2.00 center stone, I like the European Cut or Emerald (Step Cut). Could you please advise if it is wise to …


Q&A: Looking for 0.6 Ct. Diamond for $1600 Budget

This search has left me thoroughly confused. It seems like there is a huge gap around this price/size point, and I can’t seem to find the perfect stone. I’m looking to buy both stone and setting online, with about $400 for the ring (18K white gold) and $1600 for the diamond. G-J color, any clarity …


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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