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Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Halo White Gold Setting Within a $7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Diamond Pendant on a 5k Budget

Hi, I’m in the process of looking for a diamond for a pendant necklace to give to my fiance on our wedding day. This is the setting I think I’ll go with (18K White Gold 4 prong basket): 18K WHITE GOLD FOUR PRONG WIRE BASKET SOLITAIRE PENDANT (MOUNTING) I’m looking at round diamonds. I’ve been …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond With $5,000k Budget

Is this a good deal for the diamond? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-4369649?a_aid=dmnd1357 The cut is ideal and inclusions are minimal from what I can see from the 360 view. I wanted to keep my budget at 4000 but I can’t seem to find anything near what I want for that price. Thank you! The stone is beautiful with …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Ring

Hello, I have read nearly all of your articles about diamonds, and loved them. Thank you for all the info and help! I was wondering if you could check out these diamonds that I am looking at. I am looking for below 1 carat (she has tiny fingers) so I am trying to prioritize cut, …


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 …





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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