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Q&A: Help Picking a 1.25 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold or Platinum Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried



Q&A: Help Picking a 1.75 – 2.25 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold/Platinum Setting with Around $15k-$20k Budget

Hi DiamondPro – Looking for a 1.75 – 2.25 carat, round, budget 15 – 20k, medium brilliance, to go on a gold 14k setting with platinum prongs. Found this diamond – https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.19-carat-j-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-370042?a_aid=dmnd1357 The other two that looked comparable were: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.10-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-353339?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.12-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-402439?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? I’m new to this so I thought I’d ask the …


Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Pear Shape Diamond With a $8,000 Budget

Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Pear Shape Diamond With a $8,000 Budget

Hi there, I am in the market for an engagement ring. I am looking to buy in the next month or two and have a budget of around $8k. I am interested in a pear shaped diamond that weighs no less than 1.5 carats. Here is an example of a stone she really likes: Would love to …



Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond Around 2 Ct. for a $15k Budget

Hi – you guys had helped on in buying my first diamond a few years ago ( 2011 when it was still truthaboutdiamonds ) and now its time for an upgrade ! He was able to look at James Allen and find me a “True Hearts” Round 1.01 carat I color VS2 clarity diamond for around …


Q&A: Help Finding a 0.7-0.8 Ct. Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond

I’d like to Buy a Radiant Fancy Yellow between .70 and .80 k  Hi, I’d be happy to help. What is your ballpark budget?  I don’t have an especial Budget I just want the straight Fancy Yellow, around .75 k. I’d like the Radiant Cut. It might be Si1. Cut might be Cut cornered square.  …



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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