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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Custom Made Ring

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $8,000

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Custom Made Ring

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Custom Made Ring

What would you impression of this diamond be? Blue Nile LD08166273 It would be set in in platinum four prong type of leaves setting. I have a face up picture, but I cannot attach it here. I’ve read a great deal on your site and the information is great. The diamond is gorgeous. It’s an …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Around $8k Budget

Hello, I’m in the market for a diamond and have a budget of around $8,000. Taking your advice, I think I’d agree that having a stone that is eye clear is more important than having it actually be completely flawless. A diamond around a J color with a SI2 clarity probably makes sense. I’m also …




Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Pave Setting With Up to $8k Budget

Buying an engagement ring is not my specialty. I’m clueless to this process. A couple questions I have: Which of these 2 rings do you suggest ? And white gold or platinum? Blue Nile Studio Petite French Pavé Crown Diamond Engagement Ring www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-petite-pave-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53159?a_aid=dmnd1357 Is it possible to get a 1.5 carat clean round brilliant on …




Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Canadian Diamond from James Allen for Jeff Cooper’s Pavé

Hello, I am looking for a 1 carat round CanadaMark loose diamond on James Allen. I was looking at these three and wanted your opinion. The diamond will go into the Jeff Cooper Chaya setting. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.13-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268732?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268777?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268787?a_aid=dmnd1357 The CanadaMark certification is important to my girlfriend and these are probably the only three in my …


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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