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Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of 1 Ctw. Princess Cut Studs For a White Gold Setting

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.00




Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting

Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting

Hello, I’m in the process of picking out a diamond and setting on Bluenile. I’m looking at Marquise cuts as that shape is my soon to be fiance’s favorite. I’ve discovered bling and sparkle is what catches her eye most. I immediately see inclusions from 10 feet away! I’m going with this Halo setting in …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond from Brian Gavin With a $6-7k Budget

Hi, love the site! I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring on a budget of $6-7K and driving myself mad looking through all of the options on JA. It would be set on a platinum solitaire, flat edged, four pronged. I was recommended this: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2096510?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s SI1 and the inclusion is pretty obvious …




Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With a $5k Total Budget

Hi, can you make a diamond recommendation for a one carat round solitaire platinum ring with a budget of $5K? We were thinking excellent cut, VS2-SI1 clarity & G-J color. We’d also like to go with James Allen. Thank you! Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.12-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2169961?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and it’s going …


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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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