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Q&A: Choosing a Diamond from Brian Gavin for a Three-Stone Ring With $7.500 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $7,500


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Glad to have a site like diamonds.pro for a complete diamond newbie like me. I’ve been learning a lot recently from your site and I’ve come close to my purchase decision. This is the one in my mind: www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.005-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104082875029&a_aid=y Which will be set on this 18k white gold ring (size 6): www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/spiral-of-love-18k-white-gold-5380w18&a_aid=y Would that be …





Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring with a $13k Budget

 I wanted to get your thoughts on the two diamonds below. My primary concern is whether a K color diamond will look good in a platinum solitaire setting? If not would it be worth paying more for a J or I? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.03-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-825990?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=x www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.01-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1080620?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=x Thank you so much.   Both of the diamonds you sent me are …




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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