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

By Mike Fried,

Color: D

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: 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 1Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond with Around $4k Budget

Hello, I was just curious if you could assist with helping me select a diamond from James Allen. I’m looking for a cushion cut, 1ct or a little more, color of D or E, clarity can be SI1/2 or VS1/2. Having read some of your articles, it seems like lower clarity grades can be had …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo With a $10k to $12k Budget

Currently looking at a 1.42ct round, ideal, G, VS1 paired with their “Studio Heiress Halo” platinum setting. Am now considering dropping down to H after coming across your colour guide for Platinum rings. Any recommendations? My budget is between $10-$12k for the diamond. Looking for largest size, eye clean, ideal, colour – not sure whether I can get …


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, …


Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 0.9 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for $4,900

Hi, firstly, looking through your page and it’s a wonderful place to learn about all things diamond. I recently purchased a cushion cut from James Allen that’s going to be going onto an engagement ring, currently second guessing myself now. Could you please advise me if i made the right choice? Depending on your response …


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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