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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With a $4,000 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI2

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With a $4,000 Total Budget

Greetings, Thank you for your comprehensive website. I’m looking at this .80ct G-I1 and can’t seem to spot the flaws. I’m trying to find a diamond .7ct and above for an engagement ring. My budget is $4000 total. My setting is also linked below (at about $1500). Any help or suggestion is appreciated. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3219525?a_aid=dmnd1357 That …


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Hi, Thank you for the excellent site and information, really helpful. I’m in the market for a round diamond in the range of 12-14k. I found this one 2ct F, SI2, but little concern how visible will be the inclusions with naked eye once the diamond is in the ring: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.00-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-3155620?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks. The issue with …






Q&A: Help Finding a Diamond Bridal Set for Under $2,000 In Total

I’m looking for a beautiful ring, but don’t have much money. My girlfriend would like it to have small diamonds down the sides, but a large diamond in the center that doesn’t stick up too far. I am sorry for not knowing technical terms and not being very specific, but I would really appreciate help. …



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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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