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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $1,600 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Setting With Up to $2,500 Budget

I believe that my girlfriend would love this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/14k-yellow-gold-round-and-marquise-shape-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49617?a_aid=dmnd1357 Looking for a beautifully cut diamond that will not be overwhelmed by the setting. However, on a bit of a tight total budget of $2500. Any suggestions? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape …



Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Pendant

I’m looking for a well cut, eye clean, round brilliant diamond for a white gold solitaire pendant necklace. My budget is $1200 for the diamond alone. I’m looking for something in the H/I/J color and SI clarity range (and am open to advice on a different parameters). Because the pendant design is from James Allen, …



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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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