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Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With a $2500 – $4000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Side Stone Setting with Around $7,500 Budget

Ugh. Ring shopping. Please help. Thanks! I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the …




Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $6,700 Budget

I have been looking for diamonds on James Allen and came across one in the link below. I think it’s a good deal all things considered. It’s graded by the IGI lab, which I understand isn’t the best. Was seeing if you could take a look and let me know your thoughts. Thanks! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3388264?a_aid=dmnd1357 Yes, …



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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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