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Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pavé Ring

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: IF

Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pavé Ring

First, thank you so much for creating this website and sharing your insightful reviews. They have been tremendously helpful. I am currently in the market for an engagement ring, and I have been gathering whatever educational information I can gather from online. After reading your review for Blue Nile and James Allen, I am definitely …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Halo Setting with Around $16k Budget

We are looking for an eye clean diamond with the best combination of size (bigger is better) and absolute brilliance (super ideal cuts), could you please help? Thank you. Budget: $16,000 (center stone only) Type: round; Color: I or better (is color I going to look yellow in a platinum setting?); Clarity: SI1 or better; …


Q&A: Buying a Fancy Color Diamond from a Friend. A Good Idea?

Q&A: Buying a Fancy Color Diamond from a Friend. A Good Idea?

Dear Sirs, I have been approached by a friend who has recently started working in the diamond industry at a company in Israel called Tradition Diamond. I would like to know if you can help me in assessing the value of potential products offered to me and if so, what would be your charges. If …


Q&A: Help Finding an Engagement Ring With a $1000 Budget

I am a college student who is graduating in May. I am debating proposing before then. I am on a limited college student type budget. I am not sure if you work with people in this demographic but I don’t know anything much about diamonds or wedding bands. I found you through Art of Charm …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5ct Chunky Cushion Diamond for a Platinum Pavé Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 1.5ct Chunky Cushion Diamond for a Platinum Pavé Setting

Dear Diamonds Pro, I am interested in getting a cushion cut diamond engagement ring from James Allen with the PLATINUM THIN FRENCH-CUT PAVE setting. The choice I have so far is between these two cushion cut diamonds (that seem to have more of the chunky/antique effect rather than the crushed ice effect), and I’d prefer …


Q&A: Looking for an Emerald-Shaped Diamond for a Three Stone Setting in Platinum

Love the web site. We are looking at the JA site and found the following emerald cut diamond: 1.13 CARAT D-IF EMERALD CUT DIAMOND www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.13-carat-d-color-if-clarity-sku-2035409?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also looking at setting: PLATINUM THREE STONE EMERALD AND PAVE SET DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/platinum-three-stone-emerald-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1220?a_aid=dmnd1357 Our concern is with a D color IF center stone are the side stones on …



Q&A: Help Finding a Center Stone for a Yellow Gold Three Stone Setting

Have you any thoughts on purchases through ice.com – can you point me to a review on your site. I’m looking at this ring, can you recommend a better value elsewhere? https://www.ice.com/rings/wedding-rings/bridal-sets/c/1497/1-8-9-ct-tw-lucida-three-stone-princess-cut-bridal-set-in-18k-yellow-gold-amc-abs1042i118ky100p/p/269636 That is in terms of the main ring (with three stones). Thank you for your help. …… I had written another question previously, …


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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