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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Sidestone Setting

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Sidestone Setting

Let me start by saying that your website has been an Eye Opener for me in diamond education; can’t thank you enough for this. I was hoping to get some professional advice in choosing diamond for platinum setting from James Allen (SKU: 11119P). I am interested in Round shape, 1.00+ carat range, Ideal cut, and …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for $5K Budget

I am currently looking for a diamond with at least 0.9 carat and my budget is $5000. What do you think the following diamond from James Allen? Do you have any other recommendation? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-185267?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for Solitaire Setting

Hope you are well. I have started researching diamonds and have my eye set on picking out an emerald cut to set in a simple solitaire. I have picked a few from james allen and was hoping to get your thoughts, which one you believe to be best bang for buck, and if there are …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for Halo Setting

What do you recommend for a budget of $4,800 diamond. She likes round with an ideal cut for a halo setting. Can you recommend me any suggestions. Likely will buy by this week. Look forward to hearing from you. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for WG Setting

I am hoping you can help me. I have read your articles on shopping for diamonds and they are extremly helpful. I have looked at James Allen and Blue Nile (yes I read your article on BN) I know the setting I want and I have been trying to locate a center round cut diamond …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for WG Solitaire Setting

What would you recommend for an engagement ring with a budget of $4000? She would like a round shaped diamond and has a small finger size of 3.75. She would like 0.90-1.00 carats. Can you help me? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on K Color Stone

Big fan of your site as I’ve been searching for a ring for my future Fiance for a while now. Was looking at this diamond on james allen and it looks great and but will i notice the K color on a white gold setting? It’s also a good cut but I’m surprised how much …


Q&A: Princess Cut for under $3600

Thank you so much for kindly offering your expertise! I was wondering if you could help me with a diamond recommendation, as I feel pretty lost in the process I am looking for a Princess cut diamond, 0.95-1.05 carat, and am hoping to find the best diamond for my budget of under $3600. I really …


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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