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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Trio Pave Setting with Around $5,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Cushion Cut Diamond on a $3,7k Budget

Hello. I am looking for a diamond. About 1 carat. I am thinking round, oval, princess or radiant. Is one shape better than another? Can you suggest some brilliant choices that would pair well with a white gold setting and be in the $3200-3700 range? Also, is platinum that much better than white gold? As …






Q&A: Looking for an Emerald or Oval Diamond With a $5,500 Total Budget

Q&A: Looking for an Emerald or Oval Diamond With a $5,500 Total Budget

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Q&A: Looking for a Shy 1 Ct. Round Diamond With Up to $5,000 Budget

Awesome site! GIA/AGS certified Budget: 3,500-5,000 Band type: Platinum Diamond shape: round Carat weight: between .95-.99 Diameter: This one im not as sure about, but I think probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 5.9, 6.0. Or whatever would look best. Diamond Color: H-J Clarity: Between VS2 & SI2 Cut: excellent/Ideal Let me know if more …


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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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