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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $6,700 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.10

Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $6,700 Budget

I have been looking for diamonds on James Allen and came across one in the link below. I think it’s a good deal all things considered. It’s graded by the IGI lab, which I understand isn’t the best. Was seeing if you could take a look and let me know your thoughts. Thanks! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3388264?a_aid=dmnd1357 Yes, …





Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Pear Shape Diamond for a Solitaire Setting on a $5k Budget

Good afternoon, I am shopping around for a 1-2 carat pear shape solitaire diamond ring. My budget is at 5K. I prefer it on white gold with the tapered ring look similar to below link. Solitaire Diamond Tapered Engagement Ring With Surprise Diamonds https://www.ritani.com/diamonds/pear-diamond-1-01-Carat-G-color-GIA-certified/D-NQ1H5Y Hope you can help guide me. I checked the 1.01 carat …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pave Setting Within a £4,000 Budget

Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pave Setting Within a £4,000 Budget

Hi – your website is fantastic. I have been helpfully guided by my girlfriend, who sent me screenshots of these rings some time ago: https://www.hattonjewels.com/old_cut_diamond_leaf_shoulder_engagement_ring.html https://www.hattonjewels.com/old_cut_diamond_grain_set_shoulder_engagement_ring.html I was wondering if you had any tips on similar ring designs from James Allen and Blue Nile (or whether there is anything specific I should know). I will …




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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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