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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With Up to $10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.20


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Micropavé Setting With A $10k Budget

Do you make recommendations for Brilliant Earth? I found a setting there that I love, but I can’t decide on a diamond. Thanks. Brilliant Earth is priced significantly higher than their competitors. They make several claims about offering added value over their competitors (most notably their “beyond conflict-free” pledge). We have not yet been able …


Q&A: Searching for the Best Cut Round Diamond… Where to Look?

Looking to replace my wife’s wedding ring (.6 ct. diamond) with a 1 ct. either HOF or BGD diamond of similar quality. My concern is buying w/o seeing at BGD and I can walk into my local jeweler and see and touch the HOF diamonds. What guarantee, warranty, when work or adjustments need to be …





Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire or Pavé

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire or Pavé

Hi, I’m looking to purchase an engagement ring and would like your opinions on the following diamonds that have been recommended to me by James Allen. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2386480?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.23-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2402748?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks. I love the I-color one. It’s beautifully cut and some of the harshest inclusions can be possibly covered with prongs. What style setting are you using …



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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