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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting for Under $7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI2


Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Princess Cut Earrings For a White Gold Setting With a $2k Total Budget

Looking for: Diamond stud earrings: Yellow gold 2/3 cw total Screw fasteners Willing to consider price up to $2000. What would you recommend? Here are studs I thought you might like: 18K YELLOW GOLD THREE PRONG MARTINI STYLE EARRINGS (MOUNTING) www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.35-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3656814?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.38-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3757908?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamonds match perfectly and they will be eye-clean and brilliant in that …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pave Setting Within a £4,000 Budget

Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pave Setting Within a £4,000 Budget

Hi – your website is fantastic. I have been helpfully guided by my girlfriend, who sent me screenshots of these rings some time ago: https://www.hattonjewels.com/old_cut_diamond_leaf_shoulder_engagement_ring.html https://www.hattonjewels.com/old_cut_diamond_grain_set_shoulder_engagement_ring.html I was wondering if you had any tips on similar ring designs from James Allen and Blue Nile (or whether there is anything specific I should know). I will …


Q&A: Help Finding a Yellow-Brown Cushion Cut Diamond for Around $6k Budget

I have been searching for a 1.9-2.05 carat yellow in color diamond. I do not want it to be a vivid yellow, more of a pale yellow-brown color. Overall I would like the diamond to have a nice yellow or soft brown/champagne color with a great reflection to it. Kind of like www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.91-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-3336407?a_aid=dmnd1357 My max …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond for Under $5,000 Budget

Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond for Under $5,000 Budget

Hello, You helped me out a few years ago and I’m returning to the hunt for a marquise cut, preferably below $5000. I came across the following: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.02-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3679437?a_aid=dmnd1357 However, I’m concerned about the “strong blue fluorescence”. I would love your expert input. Thanks! Welcome back! You’re right to be concerned about the fluorescence. It might …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With a $1700k Budget

Hello, I am looking to purchase this diamond from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-3679735?a_aid=dmnd1357, and I’m using this setting: 14K WHITE GOLD PAVE HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING. I was wondering if you thought the J color diamond would look slightly yellow in this setting? Also, what is your opinion on the quality of the diamond? I can …



Q&A: Choosing a Yellow Diamond with Around $6k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Yellow Diamond with Around $6k Budget

Hi, First, thank you for providing such comprehensive and pertinent educational tools for free. I heard about you on the Art of Charm podcast. I am looking for an engagement ring with a deep yellow diamond set in white gold. My budget is around $6000 total cost. I like the look of pave up one …


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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