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Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting with Around $5k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $7k Budget

I want an emerald cut champagne diamond about 1.5ct I like the lighter shades. What would I have to pay? I looked at a few sources but can’t find any light champagne diamond in the emerald shape of that size. Is this too dark? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/brown/emerald-cut/2.07-carat-si1-clarity-sku-870166?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can you show me a few 1 to 1.5ct emerald …




Q&A: Help Finding an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Platinum Channel Setting for Around $12.5k Budget

Hi there, I’m looking for an emerald cut, 1.7-2 ct. It will go into a platinum setting with channel set diamonds. Budget for stone is $12.5k (but if something great is a little more, I have some flexibility). How about these two diamonds? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.90-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5818824?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD11542767 Thank you – stupid question – will one …


Q&A: Looking for a Round or Oval Diamond for a White or Rose Gold Setting With a $4000 Total Budget

I’m looking for a diamond to fit in a band similar to this (14K WHITE GOLD PETITE PAVE ENGAGEMENT RING (FLUSH FIT)) or this (Petite Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring). I’ve followed your guides and found this diamond (https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.83-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4901979?a_aid=dmnd1357) but want to be sure I’m not wasting money on something that isn’t noticeable. Appreciate your help! …



Q&A: Choosing a ~4.30 Ct. Radiant Diamond With a $65,000 Budget

Hi – I am looking to potentially purchase a radiant cut diamond, H, VS2 or better, between 4.0 and 4.5 carats. My budget is up to $65K. Based on what I’ve read I’ve found a diamond I would like your opinion on. It’s on James Allen’s website: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/4.34-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-5091270?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would love your thoughts on it …


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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