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Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pave Halo Setting Engagement Ring

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing the Best Cushion Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Halo Setting with Around $3k Budget

Hi, I’m shopping around for an engagement ring. I want to buy this diamond in a yellow gold halo setting. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.02-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2031746?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the diamond is $3,300. Is that the best diamond I can get? Please advise me, thank you!  This is one of the cases when an I color diamond is a border line. …



Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 0.9 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for $4,900

Hi, firstly, looking through your page and it’s a wonderful place to learn about all things diamond. I recently purchased a cushion cut from James Allen that’s going to be going onto an engagement ring, currently second guessing myself now. Could you please advise me if i made the right choice? Depending on your response …


Q&A: Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting For Around $5,000 Budget

 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.14-carat-h-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2154142?a_aid=dmnd1357 Is there something I am missing with this diamond? It looks to be much better than most SI 1 I have looked at. Do the color fluorescence etc all point to being a good bargain?  We recommend avoiding IGI lab if possible https://www.diamonds.pro/education/igi/. Their lab is less consistent and they inflate the color/clarity grades …




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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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