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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for White Gold Solitaire Setting for $2000-2500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: “Please help a first timer out!”

I really need your help on picking out an ideal cut round diamond. I would like to purchase from James Allen on a budget of $3500 or less on ring alone. Getting the most ring size and sparkle is what im after and I know thats your specialty! 🙂 How about .85c or less. Please …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut Ring — Modern or Classy Setting?

What do you think of these diamonds? I only know my girlfriend wants an emerald shaped diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1525159.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1521881.asp Which one would you recommend? For the setting, I asked for a price quote on this: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151175061688788&set=a.480042588787.266782.58758548787&type=1&relevant_count=1 I asked that it be customized without diamonds on the setting. What do you think about it over all? …


Q&A: “I Feel Lost in a World of Sparkles”

Love your Blog,I’m ready to take the plunge with my GF and i am looking for a diamond ring.I live in Australia but plan on proposing when we visit America early 2013. I have read everything on your site and other places and i have reached the stage of reading so much i am back …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion or Princess Cut for $3500 Budget

Thank you for your wonderfully informative website. I have learned so much. I need your assistance in buying an engagement ring. I like this setting https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/wedding-ring-sets/platinum-0-54ct-common-prong-brilliant-diamond-ring-set-11119p-14057p.html, and am looking for a princess cut or cushion cut diamond with a maximum price of $3,500 (closer to $3,000 would be better). Based on the guidance on your …





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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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