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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $15,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Asscher Cut



Q&A: Help choosing an Asscher Cut Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting Within a $4k Budget

Hi there. Firstly, many thanks for the wealth of helpful information presented on your site. I am trying to identify the best Asscher cut diamond for the following setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-octagon-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50004?a_aid=dmnd1357 I think I’ve essentially narrowed it down to 2 choices: 1. www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-octagon-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50004?a_aid=dmnd1357 2. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/0.73-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2201539?a_aid=dmnd1357 Of the above, which do you feel would be the better …


Q&A: Looking for a 4 Ct. Diamond – Princess, Cushion or Asscher Shaped

Do you still have Blue Nile coupons available? Also I am looking for a larger diamond probably 4 carats at a good value. I am thinking about princess, cushion or asscher cut. From the 3 of these styles is there one that your would recommend more for this size of stone? Any trustworthy vendor recommendations …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pavé Setting

Hi Diamond Pro, I love the insights on your site! I’m on the hunt for an Asscher cut diamond around one carat in the $4500-5000 price range. I found a couple on James Allen that I think look nice but am not too confident in one or the other: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.04-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-1028159?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-1006147?a_aid=dmnd1357 Any advice on those …


Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Round or Asscher Cut Earrings With a $20k Budget

I am interested in purchasing a pair of diamond earrings for my wife’s 40th birthday. Something that looks like this (in terms of style): http://www.cartier.com/en-us/collections/jewelry/categories/earrings/diamond-collection/n8515069-1895-earrings.html or perhaps Diamond stud earnings with an asscher cut as opposed to round cut like this: Asscher Diamond Stud Earrings Although I think I prefer a round as opposed to …


Q&A: Looking for a Radiant or Asscher Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

Good evening. I am looking for a solitaire diamond in a platinum setting. Very simple and elegant. I would like either a radiant cut or asscher cut, but open to others. Not a huge fan of the princess or round cuts. I was checking this out: http://www.brilliantearth.com/rings/cyorings/view_diamond/3358559/?sid=1705490 Any thought?   I’d be happy to make …


Q&A: Looking for a Fancy Color Diamond With a $7k-$8k Budget

Hi there! I love your website and have learned more from you guys than I even knew existed. Anyways, I’m not sure of the setting as yet, but I wanted your opinion on a diamond I found on JA – SKU #2232097. I want to go with something different versus the popular round and princess …


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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