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Diamond Q&A

By Mike Fried,

Diamond Q&A

In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.

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Q&A: Choosing Between Two Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds with Around $4,500 Budget

Hi, I am looking for a Fancy Yellow coloured diamond and have come across limited information on them. So far I have shortlisted 2 fancy yellow coloured diamonds and I am sharing the links below: www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-yellow-cushion-43945#a_aid=y www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-yellow-cushion-46762#a_aid=y I would highly appreciate your suggestion and recommendations. They both look equally beautiful. It seems like the first …


Q&A: Choosing a Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond for a Platinum Three Stone Setting With a $k10-$14k Budget

I’m interested in two yellow diamonds for an engagement ring. Both are from Leibish, which, you recommended as a great jeweler for colored stones. They do have great stones, so, thank you for directing me to check them out. I’ve narrowed it down to: www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-yellow-radiant-47946 #a_aid=y www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-intense-yellow-radiant-46579#a_aid=y Both would be set in a Three Stone …


Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Hidden Halo Pave Setting

Hello! I’m on the hunt for the best $8k 1.50 carat cushion cut diamond to go on this setting: 14K Rose Gold Petite Pavé Crown Diamond Engagement Ring These were a few I was looking at. But I trust your judgment. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-8776978?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.51-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-8792105?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-8774161?a_aid=dmnd1357 1) The first diamond is IGI certified which is a big …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a 2k Budget

Hi there, I’m back!!! You were such a great help to me with my first gift purchase that I thought I would ‘lean’ on you again to help me with this one. I am now buying earrings for my granddaughter’s college graduation gift. These earrings will be round diamonds on the same 14K white gold …


Q&A: Diamond Earrings as a Birthday/Wedding Day Gift

Hi I am looking for earrings for my girlfriend’s birthday. I am looking towards that these earrings can also be used during our wedding day. Here are a few options which I think fall well within my budget. She doesn’t usually wear earrings, but if I buy them for her, she will use them most …


Q&A: Choosing a Fancy Yellow Diamond for a Halo Setting with Around $20,000 Budget

Hi there, I am looking for a 2 carat yellow diamond with a halo and pave ring. Budget is $20k max. What shape of diamond are you looking for? Cushion but it really doesn’t matter that much to me. Definitely not heart shaped though. Look at these two cushions from Leibish: 2.00 carat, Fancy Yellow …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Radiant Cut Diamond With a $2,500 Budget

Hi! I just wanted to inquire about this diamond I am thinking of getting. I’m curious about the brilliance. They sent me a video but it is at 80x magnification so I’m not sure what I’m looking at. Blue Nile LD13040240 That diamond doesn’t look eye-clean to me. The crystals are right in the middle …


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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