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Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Color: J

Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Round Cut

First off, thank you so much for taking the time to educate the public on diamonds. I like many younger males am purchasing the love of my life (and soon to be mother of my child) a display of my affection. She is not all picky, but wants something “pretty” and preferably larger then her …


Q&A: Looking for Diamond Stud Earrings for $2K Budget

Thanks for such a useful resource that you have created here. I would like to get your advice for buying diamond stud earrings. Budget – $2k, I have liked the two below from James Allen True Hearts collection. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1542005.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1542006.asp Do you think the H&A cut is worth it for earrings? I would rather go …


Q&A: Looking for Center Stone for Sapphire Sidestone Setting

I love your site. It has helped me so much to focus on what is most important. I am interested in getting a diamond for this James Allen setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-colored-sidestones/Blue-Sapphire-Ring-11150w.html I’ve been looking at J color diamonds with Ideal cuts for around $6,500. I want the biggest diamond I can get that is eye clean. …


Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond for $6500 Total Budget

Thank you for all the excellent information on diamonds.pro. I’m just beginning my search and finalizing my budget, about $6,500 but less is obviously better, and I had a few questions. My girlfriend likes a fairly expensive setting, the Tacori 2620 RD Pave (http://www.tacori.com/newjewelrycollection/prettyinpink/2620rdsmppk.html), which varies in price based on the carat weight of the …


Q&A: Upgrading Engagement Ring for 10th Anniversary

Hello! I came across your site and I really appreciate all of your information. My husband is upgrading my engagement ring for our tenth anniversary. We went to look at rings and put a deposit on a diamond (1.02 carats, cushion cut, J color, SI2) for $3995. Now I’m having doubts and wondering if we …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut 1 Ct. for Solitaire Setting

Great site! It has been very helpful on my search for a diamond. I have run into an issue though. I had planned on spending about $7,000 on a ring and diamond with a budget of about $6,000-$6,500 for the diamond. I had a Diamond picked out and was almost ready to go. However, due …


Q&A: $13K Budget on Emerald or Round Cut

Thanks for providing all this informative info on your site. I’m wondering if you could look for some possible options for me. I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond and I would like one that appears as large as possible (while still being eye clean). I plan to set it in platinum. I prefer emerald …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for WG Solitaire on Small Budget

I am considering these diamonds from JA. I’d like your thoughts, Thanks $660 Specifications for Item #: 1525008 Shape: Round Carat Weight: 0.44 Cut: Excellent Color: K Clarity: SI1 Certificate: GIA Depth: 62.4% Table: 56.0% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Girdle: Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 4.87*4.86*3.03 Crown Angle: 35.0 Crown %: Pavilion Angle: 41.0 Pavilion …


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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