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Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

Dear Diamond Pro, I have been researching on the internet about buying a diamond ring and I have found your site very useful and informative. I read about how you make money off referrals and decided that I would like to give back to you given that you educated me. My girlfriend and I have …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Deal on a 2 Ct. Diamond

Q&A: Looking for a Good Deal on a 2 Ct. Diamond

Hi, I am looking for a good deal on a 2 Carat diamond. I would like to keep the price under $15,000 ($13,000-$14,000 would be ideal if possible) and I have been looking at diamonds that are H and I in color, SI1-SI2 in clarity and Very Good – Excellent/Ideal in cut. The setting will be …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $4500 Budget

Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $4500 Budget

Hi, i was wondering if you would be kind enough to help me find a good 1ct princess cut diamond for under $4500. The setting we are looking for is a 3stone setting, so i dont know if that will make a difference in the clarity and color of the center stone Thanks James Allen …


Q&A: Looking for a Pear Shaped Diamond for $4000-5000

I am looking at this engagement ring ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-CT-PEAR-SHAPE-SPLIT-SHANK-HALO-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-RING-/180975447985#vi-content ) and was wondering what your opinions were for the price. My absolute max price would be around $6,000 for a ring but would like to spend more around $4000-5000. Do you think this is a good one for what I would be getting? She really …


Q&A: Deciding between Asscher Cut and Cushion Cut Diamonds

Can you view these two diamonds on James Allen and choose which one is the better buy? the 1.50 stands out because polish and symmetry are Excellent, but the diamond in the slide show has little specs all over the surface, which is throwing me off. Help! 1.50 H VS1 Asscher Cut Excellent Excellent SKU181903 …


Q&A: Looking for a Round or Cushion Cut .50 Carat Diamond

Hi, my bf of 7 years finally asked me to look at engagement rings. I’ve been spending hours a day looking for the perfect ring for about a week now. His budget is $2,000 (diamond and setting included). I want a solitaire with side stones on a thin pave setting like the petite pave setting …


Q&A: Looking for 0.8-1 Ct. Round Cut

Q&A: Looking for 0.8-1 Ct. Round Cut

Hi, this website has helped me a lot learning about diamonds and what to look for. But I still think I need a little help. I am looking for a princess cut diamond. I want to stay around the $5000.00 mark for the whole engagement ring. I am pretty sure that I want to purchase …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Oval Cut

First off I want to say thank you for the site. I stumbled upon it in my search and so far it has been educational.. That being said I am finding the terms/process very overwhelming (I previously thought my fiance wanted a round/princess cut but she fell in love with the look of an oval …


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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