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Q&A: Looking for the Best Diamond for a 14k White Gold Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: VVS1

Q&A: Looking for the Best Diamond for a 14k White Gold Solitaire Setting

 Hi, Thank you so very much for the service you provide here. I am beginning my initial process of looking at stones for an engagement ring. I am trying to find either a cushion brilliant or cushion modified brilliant cut stone that will be clean to the naked eye and hopefully in the 1.5-2.0 caret …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond over 0.7 Ct. and under $3200

Hello, I was just wondering which diamond you thought was the best out of these options. http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-103-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707570 http://www.uniondiamond.com/AE0699125&ptc%3DDSE http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-VS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=3547413&utm_source=diamondse.info&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=diamondse.info www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-V http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-100-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707654 Thanks!   This is the typical garbage that union pushes. Never buy a diamond with illegitimate certification. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/  Thanks so much! I’m trying to stay under $3200 budget but get as close to a carat …



Q&A: Looking for a 1.2 Ct. VVS1 or VVS2 Round Diamond

Hello, First of all, let me say that I appreciate the helpful information on your website. I’m looking at these two possible diamonds: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-201349?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73508?a_aid=dmnd1357 for this white gold setting with sapphire side stone setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-pear-shaped-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-item-1643?a_aid=dmnd1357 The criteria I had in mind was a good solid diamond around 1 carat in size. The video that …


Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

Dear Diamond Pro, I have been researching on the internet about buying a diamond ring and I have found your site very useful and informative. I read about how you make money off referrals and decided that I would like to give back to you given that you educated me. My girlfriend and I have …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut for $5K Budget

Thank you for this great site an your service to vulnerable consumers. I’m looking for an Oval diamond up to $5000ish and near 1ct. (.9 to .99) to go into a white gold Halo setting. What do you recommend? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: Looking for Asscher Cut for $6K Budget

My boyfriend and I have been dating long enough that we are jointly looking for an engagement ring. I think we have decided on this setting from Danhov (http://www.danhov.com/engagement/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl138.html), in either the platinum or white gold. Our maximum budget is 8K, so we are looking for a stone that is no more than 6K. Could …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Channel Setting

I’ve been very impressed with your site’s educational materials and the Q&A section. I’ve been looking for a princess cut diamond to go with this setting with a budget of $2500. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1521?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its been my goal to maximize the surface area of the diamond, since from what I understand that’s what makes the diamond appear …


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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