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Q&A: Looking for a 5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $110k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for a 5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $110k Budget

This is all overwhelming. Looking for what everyone is…..biggest stone (5 carat or larger) best color D-G if it’s colorless) at the best price……budget of $110,000. What shape diamond are you looking for? I’m looking for an emerald cut or an elongated radiant. Preference is probably the emerald cut. Thanks for the additional info. Look …


Q&A: Help Finding an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $5,000 – 10,000 Budget

I am looking to purchase a 1.4-1.5 carat emerald cut diamond between G-I, minimum of VS2, and wanted to know if there is a significant visual size difference in from 1.4-1.5 carats? The setting will be a cathedral with either pave or solitaire. Thank you for your help. Your website has been extremely informative with …




Q&A: Help Finding a Pear Shape Diamond With a $5 – 7k Budget

Hi, I was reading your article regarding pear-shaped diamonds. I see where you have listed the parameters for a cushion cut in this article but not for a pear. Can you please inform me of the parameters I should be looking for with a pear-shaped diamond? Thank you very much for your time. For pear …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $20k Budget

First, thanks in advance for any advice you can provide. Second, I am looking for a close to 2 carat oval shaped diamond ring. I would like the ratio to be around 1.4 or slighter higher. I would prefer to stay in the $20k or slightly lower dollar range, but can go higher if needed. …




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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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