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Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut to Mount in Neil Lane Engagement Ring

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.90

Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut to Mount in Neil Lane Engagement Ring

I’m almost brain dead in lookng for a cushion cut diamond on-line that will go nicely on a Neil Lane Bridal ring my wife picked out (see link below) and stay close to $3000 without sacraficing the quality/look of the diamond on the ring. http://www.jared.com/en/jaredstore/engagement—wedding/neil-lane-bridal–153%3b-14k-gold-1-1-8-ct-tw-diamond-ring-setting-56190020099–1/100222/100222.100224.100234 She wants the modern facet structure but without the crush …



Q&A: Looking for Ideal Cut Round Diamond in $3K Range

First off, I’d like to thank you for your site, your diamond education articles have been integral in guiding my search for the perfect diamond for my budget. My total budget is about $3500-4000, and I’m looking at settings between $575 and $1050 (for color purposes, I want to note I’m going with a platinum …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Micropave Heirloom Setting

Your website is very informative, educational and helpful. Originally I looked at Blue Nile but I worried about the workmanship of the rings. I really wanted the heirloom micropave setting with a cushion or radiant diamond. Then I looked at James Allen but I was not sure if the table/depth % was good enough = …


Q&A: Are these Round Diamonds Included?

You said it was kosher to email you about whether a diamond inclusion would be clear to the eye, so I have one: Wondering if this one will look alright: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1494417.asp or if the following is a better option: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1505069.asp And if you have any tips on finding something even better that I don’t know …



Q&A: Is it a Good Idea to Buy Diamond & Setting Separately?

If I were to go through James Allen (who I can see you highly recommend) for a stone, but got a setting from somewhere else (like Shane Co.), do you recommend that? I ask because I’m unsure if it is a good idea to buy them separate like that. What kind of person would I …


Q&A: Looking for Second Opinion on 0.91Ct. Princess Cut Diamond

I’m looking for a princess cut diamond with a budget of about $4000. So far I’ve come up with this combination from James Allen: Setting Item#: 17152P Platinum 0.42ct Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring #8 stones, 0.42 G-H VS Size: Price: $2,025.00 Diamond Item#: 1518167 Princess 0.91 carat G color VS2 clarity diamond I had …


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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