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Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut for White Gold Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $10,000

Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut for White Gold Solitaire Setting

I was just about to buy from Blue Nile when I saw your article. I am looking for a 6 prong solitaire ring with 1.7 carat, round diamond. Looking at around at 10K mark. Any suggestions would be great. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut 1Ct.+ for Solitaire WG Setting

Thanks for all the information on your website, it has been very helpful! I am contacting you in hopes to get your assistance in picking out a loose diamond. I would like to stick to a GIA diamond as you believe they are most consistent with their evaluation of the diamond. Here are the specs …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5Ct+ Round Cut for $15K Total Budget

I am looking for an engagement ring on James Allen thats no less than 1.50 ct, preferably in the 1.70 ct range. The maximum I’m looking to spend is $15k everything included (I live in Canada so I expect to pay around $1500 duty). Below is a link for one that I like and was …


Q&A: “I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry.”

I just want to take a sentence to say how genuinely helpful and informative your site is – a truly excellent resource. I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry. That said, I am still foolhardy enough to try choosing a diamond for an engagement ring on my own (for the surprise …



Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Micropave Heirloom Setting

Your website is very informative, educational and helpful. Originally I looked at Blue Nile but I worried about the workmanship of the rings. I really wanted the heirloom micropave setting with a cushion or radiant diamond. Then I looked at James Allen but I was not sure if the table/depth % was good enough = …


Q&A: Looking for Asscher Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

I am looking for an Asscher Cut diamond for a solitaire engagement setting, most likely a simple, elegant 2mm platinum mount. I would like to be in $10k-$14k range for the stone and be out the door for less than $15k with the setting. I have spent a lot of time doing research but was …


Q&A: Searching for 1.5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for $10K Budget

I’d like to start by saying a massive THANK YOU for your amazing website. It really is the definitive reference tool on the net. Could you please assist me with my diamond search? I’m after an emerald cut, about 1.50 carat for around $10,000 (or less!). Can you give me your thoughts on this diamond …


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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