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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $1200 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing a Marquise Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting with Around £1,900 Budget

Hi can you please advise me on this marquise stone www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.05-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-4443308?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m looking for something to set in a custom halo ring in either yellow or rose gold. Diamond size needs to be around a minimum of 10.5 x 5.5 but bigger is good. Budget is tight at no more than £1,900 GBP. Thanks for …





Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond With Around $2,000 Budget

Hello, I’ve read your website and find it infinitely helpful and can’t thank you enough. I was wondering if you could help me with what is a good table and depth % for a round cut stone? I’m looking to buy a round cut stone with a budget of roughly 1500£ max. As many carats …


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Help! I’ve been researching engagement rings for the past month or 2 and there is just so much information out there. It’s both a blessing and a curse really. I stumbled across your website and decided why not reach out to an expert to get a solid opinion on this matter. My budget is roughly …


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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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