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Q&A: Help Finding a 3/4 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Engagement Ring with a $3,000 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.50






Q&A: Looking for a Smaller, but Perfect Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

 I was looking at this loose diamond on James Allen, and wanted to seek your opinion on it! I’m a sucker for True Hearts cut (really like the sparkly and colorless diamond a lot!), and am not too worried about carat (the lady is a 5″1, small fingers, go figure ;P). Link is here: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.55-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-282026?a_aid=dmnd1357 …



Q&A: Choosing a Well-Cut Round or Oval Diamond for a Pave Halo Setting with a $2,000 Total Budget

Hi, my partner and I are ring shopping at the moment, and have stumbled across JamesAllen.com. Our budget is $2000 for the ring and diamond together. I’m tossing up between traditional yellow gold and white gold. These are the settings we like: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-cabled-diamond-engagement-ring-item-17892?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-engagement-ring-round-center-item-17474?a_aid=dmnd1357 These are the diamonds I have narrowed it down to: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.50-carat-f-color-i1-clarity-good-cut-sku-40323?a_aid=dmnd1357 …


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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