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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a White Gold or Platinum Five-Stone Ring

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $1,800



Q&A: Choosing a Marquise Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting with Around £1,900 Budget

Hi can you please advise me on this marquise stone www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.05-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-4443308?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m looking for something to set in a custom halo ring in either yellow or rose gold. Diamond size needs to be around a minimum of 10.5 x 5.5 but bigger is good. Budget is tight at no more than £1,900 GBP. Thanks for …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With a $4,000 Total Budget

Greetings, Thank you for your comprehensive website. I’m looking at this .80ct G-I1 and can’t seem to spot the flaws. I’m trying to find a diamond .7ct and above for an engagement ring. My budget is $4000 total. My setting is also linked below (at about $1500). Any help or suggestion is appreciated. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3219525?a_aid=dmnd1357 That …



Q&A: Looking for a .7 Ct. Oval Diamond With Around $1800 Budget

Could I send you a link to a diamond and ask if it’s a good purchase? I am happy with the color and clarity, but all of the numbers associated with the cut are very confusing to me. Sure. Send it my way and I’ll take a look for you. https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.740-h-si1-oval-diamond-gia-3559038di&a_aid=y Here’s the diamond. If …



Q&A: Choosing a Princess or Radiant Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Side-Stones for Around $1,900 Budget

I am looking for advice on a diamond for an engagement ring. The setting I would like to use is: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/14k-white-gold-round-and-marquise-shape-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49489?a_aid=dmnd1357 The same setting is also available at Blue Nile. My total budget for the ring is 2500-2800, so after the setting that leaves me +/- 1900 for the diamond. My girlfriend likes princess cuts and …


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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