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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.7-2.10 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond within the $10k to $15k Range for a Solitaire Ring

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, looking for a 1.7-2.10 ct emerald cut diamond. I like L/W ratio between 1.20-1.35 or so. Budget no more then $15,500 but if I can get something closer to 10,000 I’d more likely buy. I’m not bothered by an I color. Main concern is reflection of light. I want great optics. Can you help? …

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Q&A: Searching for a 1.7 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting with a $12k – $13k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking for a round brilliant in the 12000 range. If there is something spectacular, I can go a bit higher. I have 2300 credit through Blue Nile but I am not married to that company for this purchase. Size I would prefer to be around 1.7 ct and the cut needs to be …

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Q&A: Looking for a Pair of Round Diamonds of 1.75 – 2.1 Ct. Total Weight for Studs

Last Updated On: January 9, 2019

I am looking to purchase a pair of WG diamond stud earrings in the range of 1.75 – 2.1 carets total weight. Can I hire you to source a good set for me? Or give me some options. I am not sure on budget, but I have shopped online so I have an idea of …

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Q&A: Searching for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting with a $4,000 – $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I plan on proposing soon and was wondering what you thought of this diamond? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-245569?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m looking in the $4,000 – $4,500 range for a round diamond to go in a 14k white gold setting. I think you got too caught up in the ‘weight’ of the diamond. The one you selected is …

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Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting with Around $10k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, great site, your help is appreciated. Per above 1)Budget: 10k 2)Metal: White Gold – Cathedral Style 3) Setting: Four pronged solitaire – low set A couple of other requests – Color E-F — VS2 Clarity — VG cut Finally, I would like the stone to be more rectangle than square. I’d be happy to …

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Q&A: Help Choosing the Best Round Cut Diamond for $6K in the 0.9-1.05 Ct. Range

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi! I have been wrestling with selecting an engagement ring for a couple months now and scouring the internet for any help I can get. THANK GOD i found your website as i has had some of the most straight forward honest information I’ve found out there. Through my searching i have more or less determined …

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Q&A: Help choosing the Qualities to Focus on When Buying a Smaller 0.35-0.45 Ct. Round Diamond

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, First of all, thank you for a great site! I’m looking to buy a solitaire engagement ring in white gold with a smaller stone, 0,35-0,45 ct (round). I know you mostly advise people interested in larger stones, but the key word here is discrete but still sparkly. My question is regarding colour, should I think …

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Q&A: Help Finding an Eye-Clean 1 Ct. Diamond for a Platinum Setting with Side Stones for Around $5k

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, thanks in advance for your help. Looking at a ring from James Allen. It is Platinum with G-H color round side stones. I would like to add a round center stone that is 1.0 ct or larger. I’m assuming I need to stay in the H color range because of the side stones. My …

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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.