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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond For a White Gold Twist Setting With a $3,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: IF

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond For a White Gold Twist Setting With a $3,000 Budget

Hi Diamonds Pro, Came across your website while researching on diamonds, and thought you could provide some useful advice. I’m hoping to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend and was wondering if the selection that I’ve made is a reasonable deal? 0.45‑carat Diamond, Round, Ideal‑cut, D‑colour, IF‑clarity – USD1,729 Blue Nile LD09267432 Blue Nile …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Solitaire With Up to $10,000

Hello! I am planning to propose to my girlfriend very soon and I’ve been doing a lot of research to find the right engagement ring for her. While researching, I stumbled upon your website and have found it incredibly educational about diamonds and engagement rings! I’ve read over your Diamond Education sections and have found …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With a $4k Budget

Hi! I’m searching for an oval diamond for this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-oval-center-item-17457?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the diamond is $3200. I know from her best friend that she would prefer a diamond in the 0.8 carat range, she thinks anything above 1 is a little big for her taste. I’m wondering if you could help guide me …


Q&A: Advice On Choosing a .80 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond

I’ve done a bit of reading, including your site, and I think I understand a little bit. So here’s what I’m looking at: Diamond 1: .75ct, Sig Ideal cut, H, VVS1 $2925 Diamond 2: .80ct, Sig ideal cut, H, IF $3063 Diamond 3: .78ct, Sig ideal cut, H, VVS2 $3236 (source: Blue Nile) Everything 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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