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Q&A: Looking for a Round Brilliant for Tiffany-Style Ring Within a $12k-$18k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Help Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Halo Ring With a $3,000 to $3,500 Budget

Thank you very much for your website and this service you provide. I know my girlfriend is absolutely crazy about halo rings with either cushion or brilliant cuts. My budget is between 2500 and 3000 euro including setting and diamond. An example of a setting I found in james allen is this: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-outline-pave-engagement-ring-item-49493?a_aid=dmnd1357 Based on …



Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $6,500 Total Budget

Hi, I’m going to propose to my girlfriend next month and have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to buying a diamond. I know she wants an oval cut but I’m overwhelmed with all the different choices/filters on the diamond sales websites. I would like to get her a 1 ct. minimum diamond …



Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond from James Allen for a White Gold Ring With $10-12k Total Budget

Hi, Looking at round cut diamonds on James Allen. Would like the best looking stone: Cut – True Hearts, Color H to J for white gold setting, 1.5 to 1.8 carets, no visible inclusions – $10000 to $12000 range. Leaning towards a pave or channel setting. Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2456694?a_aid=dmnd1357 An I …




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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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