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Q&A: Choosing a Round or Oval Diamond for a Platinum Ring within a £10k-£13k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried





Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting With White Gold Prongs With a $4,500 Budget

Please review diamond for me: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-366790?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s going in a yellow gold solitaire setting. I wouldn’t recommend it because of the knot – it might disrupt the integrity of the diamond. We always try to avoid knots, etch channels and cavities as much as possible. But the cut is perfect. Before I recommend any alternatives, …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond With a $1,200 Budget

Hello, I am about to get a 0.60 carat I color VS1 princess cut diamond. I would like advice on which will be the ideal depth and table to get my piece sparkle the most. Is the stone you found GIA/AGS certified? If yes, could you please send me the cert number so that I …


Q&A: Looking for a Radiant Cut Diamond for a Platinum Cathedral Setting Within a $12k Budget

Looking for something minimum 1.5 carat, budget around $12k (flexible), and taking your advice on the other factors. Radiant cut. Thinking cathedral setting, platinum ring. For radiants, the depth shouldn’t ideally exceed 72%. We search for H+ radiants for white gold/platinum settings. You can read more info on this topic here: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/radiant-cut/. Here are my …


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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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