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Q&A: Looking for a Pear Shaped Diamond for a Platinum Engagement Ring

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,000

Q&A: Looking for a Pear Shaped Diamond for a Platinum Engagement Ring

Hi, I came across your website whilst looking for a pear shaped diamond. This is for an engagement ring. Maybe as suggested on your post you can give me some advise. What I am looking for: .7-1 carat Colourless D would be most ideal Clarity vs2-vss1 And very good cut Also a ratio of around 1.75 …



Q&A: Choosing the Best Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting

 1) Approximate budget: $4, 000 for the loose diamond (~$5,000 for the diamond + setting) 2) 14k White Gold 3) https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-17429?a_aid=dmnd1357 I was looking at https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.05-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-226552?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.04-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-202564?a_aid=dmnd1357 but am open to any of your suggestions. One thing I’m confused about is the Cut and how to calculate what’s good based on the Table and …



Q&A: Finding the Best 0.8 to 1 Ct. Round Diamond for an Engagement Ring

 Hi there, I am comparing both of this diamond for the engagement ring, can you help me with your suggestion? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/?CaratFrom=0.84&CaratTo=10.00&Color=E,F,G&Clarity=VS1&Cut=TrueHearts,Ideal,Excellent&PriceFrom=400&PriceTo=999000&Sort=Carat%20asc,%20DefaultOrder&ViewsOptions=Images&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=227732,181419&ps=6 … Maybe i will take a look again later and update you with the new list or maybe you can help me the best one at range $4000-$4500. Anyway, can you help me how to …


Q&A: Searching for an Emerald Cut 0.8 to 1 Ct. Diamond for Platinum Channel Set Ring Within $4k Budget

Could you please make a recommendation for an Emerald Cut diamond between 0.8 carats and 1.1 carats under $4k in a platinum ring using the following style James Allen – 17152P (link below) https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-0.42ct-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1532?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks!     Here are the ones I’d recommend: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-222170?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-207035?a_aid=dmnd1357 I really like that first one and see no reason to …




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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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