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Q&A: Looking for an Cushion-Shaped Diamond for a Platinum Halo Within a $13k-$18k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for an Cushion-Shaped Diamond for a Platinum Halo Within a $13k-$18k Budget

Dear Diamonds Pro, My budget is anywhere from $13,000-$18,000. I like the JA Platinum Cushion Outline Pave Engagement Ring: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-cushion-outline-pave-engagement-ring-item-49998?a_aid=dmnd1357 And a diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.50-carat-d-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-2602402?a_aid=dmnd1357 I found a great looking diamond at Blue Nile: Blue Nile LD08336385 I’m not sure if going with the Blue Nile diamond is necessary given the setting that I’m looking for. …



Q&A: Replacing a Round Diamond With Up to $15,000 Budget

Hi diamond pro! I recently chipped my .93 round diamond engagement ring, luckily it was insured. The stone was inherited so I’m doing research for the first time. The dimensions of the stone made it appear closer to a 1ct diamond as it had a really shallow depth (?). So I’m in the market for …







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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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