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Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for Platinum Wedding Set

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for Platinum Wedding Set

We are thinking of purchasing a wedding set in platinum with a 1ct emerald cut centre stone. It is a halo style ring set and the stone is GIA cert. the specs are I color vvs2 6.68×4.92×3.46 excellent polish and symmetry 71% table 70.3% depth. There are approx 46 stones surrounding the centre diamond and …


Q&A: “This site is a revelation…and I applaud you for it.”

I want to start off by saying that this site is a revelation. Finding an unbiased opinion, backed by experience and a great deal of industry knowledge is priceless. It is evident that you enjoy your work, and I applaud you for it. I am looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend of 8 …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Deciding between these two: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1502933.asp and https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1464793.asp Thoughts? How much of a difference is the ideal cut going to make? I’ll be putting this in a platinum solitaire setting and I hope to order tomorrow. Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting …



Q&A: Looking for 1+Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond for Sidestone Setting

Q&A: Looking for 1+Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond for Sidestone Setting

I really appreciate the site. The engagement ring process is pretty daunting and your articles really helped. The situation: My girlfriend and I have been going out long enough (almost 6 years) that we talk openly about getting engaged, which is great because I have gotten more than “hints” when it comes to what kind …


Q&A: Looking for Round or Cushion Cut ~1.5 Ct. Diamond

I had emailed you yesterday but realized I provided the wrong email address. Above is my correct email address. I plan to propose to my girl friend towards the end of August and am looking for a round diamond in the 10K range. The setting will be Pave to go with this diamond. In my conversations with …



Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond for $5K Budget

I found your site months ago and was glad to find it. I’ve been looking at diamonds on and off for the past several months. However, it seems like the more I look & learn, the worse I feel about making a decision! Trying to be rational/logical about it doesn’t seem to help! Obviously, I …


About the author

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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