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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With a $400 – $800 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With a $400 – $800 Budget

Hello, I would like some help finding an engagement ring. What shape diamond, style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you looking for? And also, can you give me your ballpark budget of what you’re planning to spend? I would be looking for a solitaire ring, round stone. White gold. Probably …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1000-$1300 Budget

Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1000-$1300 Budget

I’m looking to pick up a set of diamond studs in a 3 prong, or simple and small 4 prong white gold setting, about 2/3ct total (1/3ct each). My budget is somewhere around $1000-$1300, and I certainly don’t expect to find something completely flawless and colorless. From what I’ve read, something with an I or …


Q&A: Help Looking for Platinum Wedding Bands

Greetings, I came across your website while searching for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I read your review on Kay Jeweler’s, and we found a ring that my girlfriend really liked. It is part of the Kay Jeweler’s Tolkowsky collection, and I was wondering if you knew any additional information about whether or not …


Q&A: Help Finding a Diamond Bridal Set for Under $2,000 In Total

I’m looking for a beautiful ring, but don’t have much money. My girlfriend would like it to have small diamonds down the sides, but a large diamond in the center that doesn’t stick up too far. I am sorry for not knowing technical terms and not being very specific, but I would really appreciate help. …






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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