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Q&A: Looking for 0.9-1.0 Ct. Emerald Cut

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: Looking for 0.9-1.0 Ct. Emerald Cut

Hello, your website has been a huge help! I’m a bit of a research junkie, and stumbled across your website as I was searching. After consulting with (her) friends and family, I’ve chosen to go with an Emerald Cut Diamond for my (soon to be I hope!) Fiancee. To make a long story short I …


Q&A: Shipping & Duty from JA to Singapore?

I have been reading your diamond info to help educate myself so that i can point my partner towards the best possible diamond for him to purchase. We like settings from either James Allen https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-289?a_aid=dmnd1357 or Blue Nile Blue Nile Petite Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile Petite Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Based on …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2-1.5 Ct. Round Cut

Thanks for all the great info on your site. I’ve been looking through the 3 websites that you recommended. Looking for a round diamond in the 1.2 to 1.5 range with an ideal or better cut. Can’t decide between a 1.25 -ish H hearts and arrows or a 1.5 J Ideal/ very good Or somewhere …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut 1-1.2 Cts.

I am looking to purchase a loose princess cut diamond between 1-1.2 carats. My budget is 4,000-5,000. Could you suggest a a diamond with the most bang for my buck? I also have a couple designer style settings in mind. Do you recommend a place that could replicate a style I am looking for? Thanks …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for $3K Budget

I’m looking to purchase an emerald cut with solitaire mounting. I’ve visited a couple of the local jewelers and have found a couple of diamonds that fit my budget ($3000 including mounting). The first is a .88 ct, H, SI1 emerald cut with the diamond priced at $2300. The second is a .52 ct, D, …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $2000-2500 Budget

I first want to start off by thanking you for all the helpful information you’ve posted on this website. It truly helps a novice, like myself, when searching for engagement rings. I’ve read your piece on Princess Cut diamonds and how to purchase one on a budget. The specifications for the ring I am searching …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $6-7K Budget

I am looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I am trying to stay between 6-7k (for just the center stone) I want a princess cut diamond. Do you have any suggestions on what would be some good diamonds for me to consider? I am wanting to get the biggest diamond that I …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for $10K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for $10K Budget

I am in the market for an emerald cut diamond engagement ring. I have a budget of up to $10k and I think I would like to be around 1.5ct +/-. After revioewing the JA website I find myself coming back to a diamond that is a bit less budgeted and is 1.35ct. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.35-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-196549?a_aid=dmnd1357 I …


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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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