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Q&A: Help Finding an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting for Around $10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Finding an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting for Around $10k Budget

1) Your approximate budget for the diamond: $10,000 2) The color of metal: Platinum 3) The style of the setting: Solitaire https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-3mm-comfort-fit-diamond-solitaire-item-8196?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m really just looking for the largest stone possible that is eye clean. I have found that a ratio down to 1.3 is acceptable. It is the color that I am having a hard time determining …



Q&A: Looking for a 1.5-2 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Solitaire or Halo Setting

Hello, I’m looking for a round brilliant cut diamond, 1.5-2 ct., for a solitaire or thin halo setting, my budget is $15k max. I’d like to focus on quality over size; definitely looking for something as close to colorless as possible, that will really shine. Worried that a halo setting can hide the diamond, though. Thoughts? …






Q&A: Searching for a 1.5 Asscher Cut Diamond for a Platinum Pave Style Ring With a $20-22k Budget

Hi, I’m looking to get a 1.5ct Asscher cut diamond to go with a platinum pave style ring. My budget for everything is 20-22K (really prefer to keep it at 20K if possible). Can you give me any recommendations? Thanks!  You can easily be under that price. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.71-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-245302?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.74-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-242739?a_aid=dmnd1357 These are both fantastic choices that are larger …


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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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