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

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Cushion Cut

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 Big Yellow Diamond for Sister

First of all, thank you for having such a wonderful, informative website. I’m so happy I found it!! My soon to be brother-in-law, Greg, is counting on me to help him pick a yellow diamond engagement ring for my sister. When I watched the video at the top of your page dedicated to yellow diamonds, …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $10-12K Budget

I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond 1.6-1.7 Ct for a halo and pave setting in white 18K gold setting. My budget for the stone is 10,000-12,000 and I want to ensure that I get a good value as well as a great stone. I’ve been looking at James Allen and came across these 2 …


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

First off, I want to say thank you for creating this website. It is truly awesome!! I am interested in a cushion cut diamond in a halo setting. I want the finished product to look like a photo uploaded to your site’s ring gallery (link below). https://www.diamonds.pro/ring-gallery/cushion-cut-diamond-with-halo-setting/ My budget is approximately $8K total. Assuming $2500 …


Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Ct. Cushion Cut

Hello! I have been studying almost everything on your website for the past two weeks and I can’t thank you enough! I am thoroughly impressed with your knowledge and practical application! Thank you so much! I am looking for a Cushion Cut diamond for my girlfriend at about .70 carat or so. I have a …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Tight Budget

I’m hoping to find a nice diamond to have set in james allen thin french pave setting. My budget for the stone is around $1700 i have size 5.5 fingers. I’ve always been a quality over quantity girl to a certain extent. I would like a nice flashy stone but a decent size for my …


Q&A: Exchanging Cloudy Cushion Cut

I purchased a 1.03 VS2 G Cushion Cut diamond from James Allen. When it’s out in the sunlight, half of it looks ‘cloudy’. We are planning to exchange it. Is it possible to have a cushion cut diamond that is not cloudy in the center? Or is that the nature of the cut.? Can you …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.4 Cts. Cushion Cuts

Love the website. Tremendously helpful! Wanted to get your views on whether the dots in the center of these cushion diamonds would be visible to the naked eye. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-215745?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-201604?a_aid=dmnd1357 If you have any concerns about them, please let me know as well. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their …


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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