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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting for Under $7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $7,000




Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for a Necklace With a $7k – $9k Budget

I’m looking for a princess/modified brilliant diamond for a necklace. Budget is $7000-9000, weight 1.5-1.75.ct. Current earrings are G-VS1. The ring is E-VS1. Looking to put it in a double bail, 18-inch necklace. Thanks. This is my recommendation from both sites: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3653653?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD09800414 They are well cut and either of them will be …




Q&A: Help Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond With Around $7k Budget

Hey, I read your reviews all the time and I’m stuck between two nice stones. Any advice? Brilliance and sparkle are very important to me as well as having an eye-clean diamond. Please let me know your thoughts! www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.358-i-vs2-princess-diamond-ags-104086010002?a_aid=y www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.44-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3033802?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks! I don’t like the inclusion on the JA stone. It would be visible 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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