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

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Emerald Cut


Q&A: Choosing a +/- 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Within $5-6k Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a 1ct (ish) emerald cut diamond and a nice solitaire or 3 stone setting to go with it. My budget is 5-6000 USD for the complete ring. As I know from spending numerous hours reading your site and others, I know cut matters a lot, and that cut isn’t graded by …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Emerald Diamond For a White Gold Setting with Tapered Baguette Side Stones

Hi, I need help looking to find a emerald diamond 1 carat or above. I am close to 100% set on this side stone setting, https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/14k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7101?a_aid=dmnd1357. I am looking to spend at most 6,000-6,500. The setting i’m interested in is 1,200, so I have around 5,000 for the diamond. 1 carat would be the smallest …



Q&A: Seeking a Second Opinion on an Emerald Cut Diamond

Hi, I was wondering what you thought about this diamond? It seems very large for its ct, but I’m worried about the inclusions that are right in the middle. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-243627?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks so much. That diamond is not eye-clean. I would recommend this one instead: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-251814?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? What do you think about these? http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-1-13-Carat-I-color-GIA-certified/D-G5Q13J …


Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for Around $12k Budget

I will be in the market to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend within the next 2 months. Right now I really need to know how much I need to set aside to get her what she wants. We have been to a couple brick and mortar retailers so I have a pretty good …


Q&A: Finding the Best Emerald Cut Diamond for a $8500 Budget

My budget for the diamond is up to $8500 I plan on buying an emerald cut in a white gold or platinum setting I have do not want large accent stones. Perhaps stones in the band. Thanks for your help!      Here are two I’d recommend for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.52-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-203068?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.40-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-219220?a_aid=dmnd1357 I love the first …



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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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