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Q&A: Choosing a Diamond from Brian Gavin for a Three-Stone Ring With $7.500 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Canadian Diamond from James Allen for Jeff Cooper’s Pavé

Hello, I am looking for a 1 carat round CanadaMark loose diamond on James Allen. I was looking at these three and wanted your opinion. The diamond will go into the Jeff Cooper Chaya setting. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.13-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268732?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268777?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2268787?a_aid=dmnd1357 The CanadaMark certification is important to my girlfriend and these are probably the only three in my …



Q&A: Looking for an Emerald-Shaped Diamond for a Three Stone Setting in Platinum

Love the web site. We are looking at the JA site and found the following emerald cut diamond: 1.13 CARAT D-IF EMERALD CUT DIAMOND www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.13-carat-d-color-if-clarity-sku-2035409?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also looking at setting: PLATINUM THREE STONE EMERALD AND PAVE SET DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/platinum-three-stone-emerald-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1220?a_aid=dmnd1357 Our concern is with a D color IF center stone are the side stones on …



Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond With a $9k – $10k Budget

Hi. I am looking for a round diamond for a James Allen setting. I want sparkle, clear without florescence over size of carat. My budget is 9,000-10.000 for the diamond. Wondering if you can give me some ideas. I was looking at the lotus basket setting on the pave style ring. Thank you. Have a …




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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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