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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond with the Best Cut for a Pavé Setting with an $8k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

I have been looking online for a loose diamond to mount for an engagement ring. I have three narrowed down, all from Blue Nile. Upon cursory review, and given my marginal understanding of diamonds in general, they are all reasonable picks. However, I do not have the technical understanding to delineate between the nuances among …


Q&A: Choosing a Pear Shaped Diamond for a Halo Setting

Hello, I’m starting to shop for an engagement ring. I’ve read a lot of posts on your site as well as others, but I’m having second thoughts about buying a diamond from James Allen. I’m looking to buy a pear shaped diamond around 1 carat in size in the $3-$5k range, and could use some …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5k Budget

I’m looking for a 1 Ct. princess cut with a 5,000 budget. I’ve been looking at places like, Brian Gavin’s, and other online companies. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Brian Gavin is an excellent choice. He is known as one of the worlds experts when it comes to perfectly cut diamonds. BGD’s Signature diamonds …



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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Center Round Diamond for a Tiffany Style Setting

Hi, I’m looking for an eye-clean 1 carat round diamond set in something similar to “the Tiffany setting” such as James Allen’s platinum trellis engagement ring knife edge setting. I have an all in budget, including any duty/taxes and delivery, of around £6000 (I’m from the UK). Ideally I would like the diamond to be …


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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