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Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond for Setting with Sapphire Side Stones

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.90

Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond for Setting with Sapphire Side Stones

Thanks for the great website. There is a lot of useful information here. I guess I’ll get to the point: I’m looking to purchase an egagement ring within 2 to 4 weeks. My budget is $3,000 to $4,000 total, and I’m thinking about this setting in yellow gold (or the six-prong version): https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-White-Gold-2-2mm-Wire-Basket-Solitaire.html Given what …


Q&A: Need Help Buying Round Diamond for $3K Budget

I see where you have given suggestions about finding a diamond… I am looking to purchase a stone in the following ranges: close to 1 carat as possible, color I-G, cut good-very good, clarity S1 at a minimum. I have looked through the James Allen site but I am overwhelmed. I am a school counselor …


Q&A: Ideal Cut Round Diamond Just Under 1 Carat for $4K Budget

Thank you so much for all the information on your website. It is exactly the information I was looking for. I find it way too easy to get caught up with features in diamonds beyond what the naked eye can see. I was wondering if you could help me select a diamond for an engagement …


Q&A: Looking for Round, Cushion, or Oval-Shaped Diamond for $2K Budget

I am looking for a round, cushion, or oval shape diamond under $2000. As far as clarity is concerned, anything ”eye-clean” is fine. Of course, I would like the biggest diamond, I don’t like the faint yellow tint. I read on your website that a medium fluorescent can help a lower color diamond look better, …




Q&A: Ready for Round Diamond, 0.9 Carats

First off I’d like to say I am a huge fan of the site. I’ve spent a lot of time reading the information you have posted. It was nice to find a single source of information with specific recommendations. I’d like the nicest stone I can get for the following parameters: H/I color Eye clean …


Q&A: Need Advice on Best Round Diamond, at Least 0.8 Carats

I’m in the process of purchasing an engagment ring but I wouldlike some assistance. I know she wants atleast .80 carrat wieght in a round diamond that will be going in a white gold cathedral mount 4 or 6 prong. Im a working with a $2500 budget for the whole thing so I need to …


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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