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Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.20

Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for Solitaire Setting

Firstly, great website. Very informative. I’m hoping you can help me spot a great diamond on the James Allen website. Here are my details: Solitaire Ring – Most likely Platinum but not 100% sold. Could go white gold. Setting is close to the Tiffany’s Solitaire style. So six prongs. Size J as well. 1.20-1.30 Carat …


Q&A: Looking for Asscher Cut for $6K Budget

My boyfriend and I have been dating long enough that we are jointly looking for an engagement ring. I think we have decided on this setting from Danhov (http://www.danhov.com/engagement/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl138.html), in either the platinum or white gold. Our maximum budget is 8K, so we are looking for a stone that is no more than 6K. Could …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Oval Cut, Please

We are looking for an oval diamond, $10,000 or less for the stone, setting it into a pave setting. I’ve included the links below. What are your thoughts on this stone? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.23-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-221942?a_aid=dmnd1357 This is the setting we like (in rose gold) https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-pave-cathedral-claw-prong-engagement-ring-item-1637?a_aid=dmnd1357 your help is very appreciated! James Allen James Allen is the leader in …


Q&A: Cushion Cut for $6-7K Budget

First off, I want to say thank you for creating this website. It is truly awesome!! I am interested in a cushion cut diamond in a halo setting. I want the finished product to look like a photo uploaded to your site’s ring gallery (link below). https://www.diamonds.pro/ring-gallery/cushion-cut-diamond-with-halo-setting/ My budget is approximately $8K total. Assuming $2500 …


Q&A: Round Cut for $8K Budget

I have been spending the last month or so looking for an engagement ring both online and in store. Your site is far and away the best information I’ve found. I’ve decided to go with James Allen because of it. I think I have a pretty good idea of what I’m looking for based upon …


Q&A: Looking for at Least 1.25 Cts. Round Cut

Hi there. I’m seeking your help in finding the best value for an ideal or excellent cut, eye clean, H color round diamond. My budget is around $ 7000 or slightly above. I plan to have it set on an antique style pave cathedral setting (of which I have not yet chosen) and desire something …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut for $6K

Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut for $6K

Good afternoon. I would like to start off by saying thank you for offering such a great service. I happened to stumble upon your site out of pure luck. I have been looking for a diamond /engagement ring for a couple months now, but seems that I have gotten no where with my search. I …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Halo Setting

I’m hoping you can help. I’m inexperienced as far as online diamond buying, but I have a setting and loose diamond I really like from Blue Nile. I’ve done my research on the parameters of princess cut, but after I browsed your site, I’m questioning whether or not I have 1 – selected a quality …


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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