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Q&A: Choosing an Oval Cut Diamond for a Pave Setting With Up to $2,200 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Help Finding a 2.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting

My budget is $30k including the mount. For the mount, I’m looking at a platinum solitaire – nothing fancy. For the diamond, I’d like as close to 3ct as possible but eye clean. I’m looking at this www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.80-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8473516?a_aid=dmnd1357 On the 360 view, I see an inclusion on the edge that looks like the mount might …


Q&A: Help Choosing a 2.75 Ct. Lab-Made Round Diamond With a $15k Budget

Hi there! My boyfriend and I have been learning a lot reading your excellent articles. We’d love your thoughts and expertise in selecting a diamond. We’ve narrowed it down to the following three lab-created diamonds on James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.83-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9085997?a_aid=dmnd1357 For the 3 arrows on the left, I can’t tell if they are pointing to specks …


Q&A: Choosing a Lab-Grown Round Diamond for a Platinum Rope Ring With $2,500 Budget

Hi, I wanted to start off by saying a huge thank you! I’ve found the content on your website extremely helpful in my search for the perfect engagement ring for my girlfriend. I’ve managed to narrow down my search to the 2 below diamonds from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.23-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8861809?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.22-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8861990?a_aid=dmnd1357 I believe the inclusions on both …





Q&A: Choosing a 1.30 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting With a $8k Budget

Hi, We are looking for a diamond for a ring. I have looked at several and have shortlisted these. I would greatly appreciate your insight into this. Budget is =< $7000. We want a round cut diamond. Blue Nile LD13423340 Blue Nile LD13505915 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8568831 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8043266 May I ask what style setting you want to put …


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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