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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Petite Pavé With a $15,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: VVS1

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Petite Pavé With a $15,000 Budget

I’m writing from Australia. My partner’s brother has previously corresponded with you and recommended I get in touch with you as I am currently in search for an engagement diamond ring for my partner. He said you would be able to give some good insights/advice to help me make a more informed choice 🙂 So …


Q&A: Choosing a Round or Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Ring With $3,000 Budget

Hi, I would like a plain solitaire setting with a nicely cut (excellent or ideal) round diamond or princess cut. As colorless as possible. I try not to exceed $3000 overall so the stone will probably have to be less than 1 carat. Thanks! I found this amazing 0.91ct diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.91-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2805656?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s eye-clean, well cut …






Q&A: Help Finding a 1.3 Ct. Diamond for a Thin Pave Setting With $5k Total Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a 1.3 Ct. Diamond for a Thin Pave Setting With $5k Total Budget

Hi, I’m am looking into an engagement ring. Any cut is fine as long as it’s nice. I would like it on a setting with diamonds on the side. My budget for both is 5000. Have been looking around and this is what I found. Can you let me know what you think? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-2695447?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7092?a_aid=dmnd1357 …



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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