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Q&A: Choosing a Shy 1 Ct. Diamond for a Unique Engagement Ring With $5k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Choosing a Shy 1 Ct. Diamond for a Unique Engagement Ring With $5k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Shy 1 Ct. Diamond for a Unique Engagement Ring With $5k Budget

OK, little confused, do you sell diamonds or just find them? I’m looking for around a ct. diamond rbs cut. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do …


Q&A: Looking for the Best Value Diamond for a Solitaire With $9000 Budget

I’m looking for the best price, clarity and color for 9000.00 max! A round solitaire. I looked around and I love this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2285138?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s the best one I could find in that range. It’s fantastically cut and will be very brilliant. Medium fluorescence is a bonus here, it’ll help the diamond look …



Q&A: Looking for a Halo Platinum Engagement Ring Within a $4k Budget

Hello! I am looking for an engagement ring with a platinum halo setting. The stone should be eye clean and not too small. My budget is approx. $4000. Would you be able to assist? Thank you in advance. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What …



Q&A: Help Finding a 1.5ct Round Brilliant for a Rose Gold Solitaire

Hello! What are your thoughts on lab diamonds, more specifically Diamond Foundry’s selection. I’m just starting to look for engagement rings and she prefers lab, vintage, mined stones in that order. I’ve read that Diamond Foundry’s master cutters are Israel Itzkowitz and Maarten de Witte (Hearts on Fire). Thanks for setting up a forum and …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5ct Chunky Cushion Diamond for a Platinum Pavé Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 1.5ct Chunky Cushion Diamond for a Platinum Pavé Setting

Dear Diamonds Pro, I am interested in getting a cushion cut diamond engagement ring from James Allen with the PLATINUM THIN FRENCH-CUT PAVE setting. The choice I have so far is between these two cushion cut diamonds (that seem to have more of the chunky/antique effect rather than the crushed ice effect), and I’d prefer …



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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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