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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting Within a $3500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.10


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo With a $10k to $12k Budget

Currently looking at a 1.42ct round, ideal, G, VS1 paired with their “Studio Heiress Halo” platinum setting. Am now considering dropping down to H after coming across your colour guide for Platinum rings. Any recommendations? My budget is between $10-$12k for the diamond. Looking for largest size, eye clean, ideal, colour – not sure whether I can get …


Q&A: Help Finding a Cushion Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $5.000 Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a cushion cut .95ct to 1.1ct with a $4500-5000 max budget for the stone only. It would go with the following setting https://www.helzberg.com/product/scott+kay+semi+mount+1988579.do?from=Search&cx=0 but in 18k white gold and I’m not purchasing it from Helzberg. I came across the following stone: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2210607?a_aid=dmnd1357 and would like your opinion on it or other …


Q&A: Choosing a 1.10 to 1.25 Cushion Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Setting With a $6k Budget

I would love your help and advice finding a great diamond. I read all your reviews and I really like James Allen. I know the setting that I would like (18K Yellow Gold Cushion Outline Pave Engagement Ring SKU:17086Y; www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-yellow-gold-cushion-outline-pave-engagement-ring-item-49873?a_aid=dmnd1357), and I am fairly certain that I would like a round cut instead of cushion cut. My …


Q&A: Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting For Around $5,000 Budget

 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.14-carat-h-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2154142?a_aid=dmnd1357 Is there something I am missing with this diamond? It looks to be much better than most SI 1 I have looked at. Do the color fluorescence etc all point to being a good bargain?  We recommend avoiding IGI lab if possible https://www.diamonds.pro/education/igi/. Their lab is less consistent and they inflate the color/clarity grades …




Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for Around $5,500 Budget

Hi Diamond Pros, I am about to pop the big question! I’ve been researching diamonds for a few months and I’ve decided that buying online is the way to go. My girlfriend likes Oval shaped diamonds, and hence why I am contacting you. A couple of friends referred me to BN, and last week I came …


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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