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Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond on $17.5K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond on $17.5K Budget

My budget for a diamond ring is up to a maxiumum of 17,500. I was reading your articles and believe that the following attributes would be what I am looking for: Cut – Round Carat – 1.2-1.25 Clarity – VS1 and above Color – F and above Fluorescence – None I came up with this …


Q&A: Looking for Round 2-2.5 Ct. Diamond in Australia

Q&A: Looking for Round 2-2.5 Ct. Diamond in Australia

First of all – thank you so much for your website, it’s so helpful, the best I’ve seen by far! Really appreciate your honest advice and insightful comments. My partner and I are looking to buy a round diamond, between 2 and 2.5 carats, excellent cut, and probably an SI1 and I colour. We had …


Q&A: Looking for Eye-clean 2 Ct. Round Cut Diamond

Hi, First I wanted to say thank you for all of the information on this site. Looking for a diamond is a bit of a challenge especially with all the conflicting information/(mis)representations by a lot of the big stores. What I’m looking for: a round, excellent cut at about 2 ct. I totally agree with …


Q&A: Searching for Brian Gavin 3 Ct. Diamond

I first wrote you aabout 6 weeks ago regarding my search for a ~3 carat diamond for an engagement ring I’d like to present this November. Through Q&A’s you posted with other readers, I found Lesley at Brian Gavin. I’ve chatted back and forth with Lesley, letting her know I was looking for something in …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brian Gavin Diamond 1.7-2 Carats

Q&A: Looking for Round Brian Gavin Diamond 1.7-2 Carats

First of all, thanks for the website and all of its Q&As. They’re very helpful in my learning about diamonds. I’ve been looking on the two websites that you recommend and have found several good stones. I have a stone that was found through a friend of mine who is a jeweler and I wanted …


Q&A: Looking for 3 Small Sparkly Diamonds for Bezel-set Band

I am looking for a ring with 3 (smallish) diamonds in a bezel set band. I am thinking of a .20ct and two .12ct. I want as much sparkle as possible, given the size and bezel. Given the relatively small size of the diamonds, can you tell me what the best color, clarity, etc. is …


Q&A: Looking for Best 1.5+ Carat Round Brilliant Diamond

Your site has been a tremendous help. Really like the affiliate idea. I am ready to buy and have been looking a James Allen for the past two weeks. I am looking to spend 13-15K and really think Ideal cut and carat size 1.5+ are most important. I have seen some I diamonds that I …


Q&A: Cushion-Cut Diamond for Tiffany-style Custom Setting

I’m looking to purchase this diamond on bluenile and wanted to get your thoughts on it or if there’s a better place to go get a better deal. Also, will the “I” color make a big difference or should I go with the “H”. Budget is around $20k for the diamond alone. Blue Nile LD02446992 …


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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