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Q&A: Cushion Cut for Platinum Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,000

Q&A: Cushion Cut for Platinum Setting

I like cushion cut diamonds in engagement rings, and was wondering what you think of this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-202574?a_aid=dmnd1357 I was thinking a cushion cut would look good in this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-double-claw-prong-engagement-ring-item-5302?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have learned a lot from reading on your site and would appreciate your opinion. Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in …



Q&A: In Need of Sparkly 0.75 Ct. Round Cut

Hoping for some assistance! My girlfriend has only 1 ring design that she wants, and its from a mall store (ugh). We’ve looked at dozens of “similar” settings, but it always comes back to the mall one. The center stones there are terrible, and not remotely eye clean or sparkly (her words). But, the setting …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Solitaire Setting

I feel blessed to have come across your website, and have tried to educate myself a bit based on the great information you have listed. Nonetheless, I am a complete novice in this area and would appreciate a bit of guidance–and perhaps you could suggest 3-4 possibilities for me. I hope this gives you enough …


Q&A: Looking for Small Round Brilliant Cut

I am currently looking for a diamond ring (solitaire) for my proposal to my girlfriend. I don’t have as much budget, around USD 1,500.00/USD2,000.00 including the set up and VAT (I am based in the UK). I would prefer titanium for the set up but if too expensive, it would be 24 ct white gold. …


Q&A: Princess Cut for $2K Budget

I am currently looking for a princess cut diamond to use in an engagement ring for my girlfriend. My budget is $2000 I want the best possible stone that is minimum 0.50 carats and planning on moulding with a platinum gold setting. Thanks alot, trying to find one myself is so hard. There is so …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $2K Budget

I am currently beginning to look for an engagement ring. When I discussed with my girlfriend some of her requests/ideas she suggested that she would like a princess cut diamond. I have a setting that I fell in love with on James Allen and it has 8 round diamonds, channel set. Here is a link …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $2750 Budget

I asked a question yesterday (see below) but I realized I left out some important information. The diamond I am looking for is a round brilliant cut diamond and here’s an example of a setting I like: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-yellow-gold-2.2mm-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-item-2321?a_aid=dmnd1357 What me and my girlfriend like most about diamonds is the sparkle (fire and brilliance it is …


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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