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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $10,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.70


Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 – 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Crown Pave Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 – 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Crown Pave Setting

Is this a good diamond to purchase from James Allen? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4333909?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond you selected is great, it’s eye-clean and has nice overall specs. Can you just tell me what style setting you’re using? Different settings suit different diamond colors better. Thanks for the quick follow up and advice. I’m looking at doing the 14K …





Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for a Necklace With a $7k – $9k Budget

I’m looking for a princess/modified brilliant diamond for a necklace. Budget is $7000-9000, weight 1.5-1.75.ct. Current earrings are G-VS1. The ring is E-VS1. Looking to put it in a double bail, 18-inch necklace. Thanks. This is my recommendation from both sites: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3653653?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD09800414 They are well cut and either of them will be …


Q&A: Choosing a White Gold Solitaire Ring with a Round Diamond for $12-14k

Hi, Thank you for the excellent site and information, really helpful. I’m in the market for a round diamond in the range of 12-14k. I found this one 2ct F, SI2, but little concern how visible will be the inclusions with naked eye once the diamond is in the ring: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.00-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-3155620?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks. The issue with …


Q&A: Choosing a ~1.70 Ct Round Diamond Within a $17,000 Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a 2-carat or near 2-carat diamond solitaire. The budget is $17k or less. I want an eye clean stone with an excellent cut and would like to stay in the H color range. Please let me know what you think of this stone from Brian Gavin: www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.700-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104093051010?a_aid=y Will there be a …


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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