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“Chunky” Cushion Cut Diamond with Pave Ring Band

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.50


Q&A: “I’m on the hunt for an engagement ring” — Round Diamond for Contemporary Setting

I’m on the hunt for an engagement ring, common news for you I’m sure. My girlfriend and I like the modern tension settings but recently she expressed interest in something that showed off the diamond more. I found this setting on James Allen as a compromise. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/contemporary-rings/18k-white-gold-split-shank-v-tip-tension-set-engagement-ring-17217w.html I haven’t been able to find anything equivalent …


Q&A: Help Finding Sparkly Diamond Studs for $3-4K Budget

Looking for sparkle, idealy 1.2 to 1.5 CT. Can have shipped in the US (save taxe!) although I live in Canada. I was thinking between 3000$ to 4000$ (ideal 3000-3500 ). Going crazy here, want something that won’t loose it’s value Saw this http://www.mcqueenjewelry.com/Round-Diamond-Stud-Earrings/1.50-ct.-tw.-Round-Cut-Diamond-Stud-Earrings-F-FL.html but they use EGL … how flawed a FL- F colored …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond for $1700 Budget

Shape- Princess Color – G to I Clarity – VS1 or higher Budget $1700 I looked at this: james allen Diamond 1384683 Setting 11010W Any suggestions? Something better? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest …


Q&A: Buying Emerald or Princess Cut Diamond on JA from Spain

I want to buy the perfect engagement ring to my soon to be wife, She wants something she can wear it everyday but elegant and with style. My first question is that She likes Emerald diamonds but everyone has told me that they are not very sparking and I’d better buy her a princess or …



Q&A: Princess on a “Tight Budget”

Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am looking to buy a ring to my soon to be fiancé. I have a tight budget, around $2,000. Is there anything decent I can get in this range. I know I am looking for a solitaire princess cut diamond with a white gold …


Q&A: Advice on Princess Cut Diamond for Small Budget

I stumbled onto your site while painstakingly attempting to begin this new journey brought on by my planned engagement. I have a very small budget of 1000 dollars. i am currently in colombia and plan on buying the diamond in the states and have a courier bring it to me to have the ring set …


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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