Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Looking for a Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pave Setting With a $3,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 4, 2019

I’m looking to get an engagement ring diamond and setting for around $5500. The setting is a solitaire pave 14k white gold. Diamond would be a round cut around 1 carat and looking at H/I and SI1 color and clarity. The setting looks like this.14K WHITE GOLD PETITE PAVE ENGAGEMENT RING (FLUSH FIT)I found this …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire Setting Within a $2k-$2.7k Budget

Last Updated On: June 4, 2019

Hey, hope all is well. I’m in the market for an engagement ring, I have been reading some of your reviews such as Kay’s for an example, thank the Lord above I did and luckily returned a ring I bought from that place. I’m looking to spend 2 grand on a diamond to place it …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Ring With $10k Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 4, 2019

Hello, I found your website about a year ago and have been really impressed with your service and testimonials. I am looking to propose to my girlfriend and looking for your help. I am looking to spend no more than $10,000 CAD. I know she wants a slimmer setting in gold. Any chance you can …

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Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Setting Within a $5k-$7k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi there, Hoping to get your suggestions on a diamond purchase for an engagement ring. I’m looking to buy the diamond and ring separately. Here are my ideal parameters:Budget for diamond: USD 5-7kDiamond Shape: OvalIdeal size: between 1.25 -> 1.5ctDiamond will be going into a yellow gold ring solitaire setting w/pave band. Prefer to use …

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs Within a $2k-$2.5k Budget

Last Updated On: May 31, 2019

I have been looking at matched pair round diamond earrings for my daughter on James Allen. Completely overwhelmed! I am putting them in a white-gold martini setting. About .45 carat each. I was deciding on F color, but after reading this, may be completely safe to go with a G with the same result? I …

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Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Solitaire White Gold Setting Within an $11,000 Budget

Last Updated On: May 30, 2019

Hi Diamond Pro, Your guides have been very helpful during this journey in purchasing the perfect engagement ring. I have determined that I will be buying from James Allen but I need some additional guidance in terms of determining which diamond is the best since I still do not trust myself in finding out if …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.00 Ct. Oval Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Setting With a $5,100 Budget

Last Updated On: May 29, 2019

Hello, I’m looking for an oval diamond around $5,000 to $5,100 range ~1 carrot. Probably clarity at VS2 or better and color at I or better. It will go in a yellow gold petite pave engagement ring. Please see the link below for a possible diamond I found on James Allen. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-6707974 The diamond you …

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Q&A: Choosing a Square Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: May 28, 2019

I need help looking for a cushion cut diamond on James Allen that is below $5000. I want to maximize the carat size but having trouble determining eye clean diamonds. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stone, halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you looking to put it in? And do you like more squarish …

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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.