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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting with a $8-9k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.30


Q&A: Deciding Between the Round and the Cushion Cut for a Platinum Engagement Ring Within a $10k Budget

I love this setting, but have been leaning towards a cushion cut. Do you think it would look better with a round or cushion? https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-diamond-accented-sculpted-designer-engagement-ring-item-8020?a_aid=dmnd1357 Budget is approx. $10,000.    I love this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-250057?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think?     It is very nice, but I …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pave Setting With $11500 Total Budget

 Good Afternoon, I need some help on picking a diamond for the following setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-scroll-basket-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-369?a_aid=dmnd1357 My total budget is around $11500 US. I am not sure what size of diamond to even pick. I know I want it to be a round cut and to look amazing in the setting and to be a nice diamond. …


Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.3 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond

Hello, Can you tell me your opinion on both of these diamonds? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-174937?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.25-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-234561?a_aid=dmnd1357 If you have a better option in mind please let me know that too!! Thanks!    They are both very nice diamonds, but there is no way you should be paying such a premium for a VVS. https://www.diamonds.pro/truth-about/diamond-clarity/ This diamond …



Q&A: Looking for a ~1.25-1.5 ct. Princess Cut Diamond in the $12-15k range, Debating between Online and Brick and Mortar Store Purchase

Hello, While I’m skeptical about pretty much everything on the internet advertising itself as free I figured I’d give this a try. I’m looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I live in the DC area. I’ve started looking around at the local stores and would like to get the process moving soon. From …




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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