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Q&A: Choosing a ~1.3 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for a Three-Stone Engagement Ring

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.30


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: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.25-1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Help Finding an Eye-Clean Round Cut Diamond 1.25ct ($4000-$6000 budget) and 1.5oct ($6000-$8000). Color H-J with little bit of fluorescence to “improve” color?  I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Bezel Setting with a $5,000 Total Budget

Hi there, I’m looking for a diamond for a rose gold bezel set engagement ring similar to this one. www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/14k-rose-gold-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53436?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’ve read your articles and I think I should be looking for an Excellent or Ideal cut, with the lowest clarity rating that still looks clean to the naked eye. With the bezel set engagement ring, …


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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