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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting with Around $12k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Cushion Halo Setting With Up to $8,000 Budget

Thanks for your site and help in advance! I’m starting my search for a 1.3-1.5 carat centre cushion with pave set in either platinum or rose gold. Maybe total 1.8-1.9 carat if possible. Something like this: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-outline-and-pave-gallery-engagement-ring-item-53074?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can I get something with a budget of 8000 for diamond and setting? If not, can you please …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Twisted Pavé With a $10–11k Budget

Hello, Thanks for helping. Searching for a diamond 1.5 Ct – with 10-11k budget – possibly H or G – that goes well on www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-twisted-pave-engagement-ring-item-53678?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also I went to a Blue Nile associate near me who said these were the best advanced characteristic to search for in a round diamond. Do these matter that much? …



Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond from James Allen for a White Gold Ring With $10-12k Total Budget

Hi, Looking at round cut diamonds on James Allen. Would like the best looking stone: Cut – True Hearts, Color H to J for white gold setting, 1.5 to 1.8 carets, no visible inclusions – $10000 to $12000 range. Leaning towards a pave or channel setting. Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2456694?a_aid=dmnd1357 An I …


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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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