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Q&A: Looking for a Smaller, but Perfect Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

By Mike Fried,

Color: F

Q&A: Looking for a Smaller, but Perfect Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

 I was looking at this loose diamond on James Allen, and wanted to seek your opinion on it! I’m a sucker for True Hearts cut (really like the sparkly and colorless diamond a lot!), and am not too worried about carat (the lady is a 5″1, small fingers, go figure ;P). Link is here: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.55-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-282026?a_aid=dmnd1357 …



Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 1.20 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for $4,500 Budget

I was wondering if you could give me your opinion on this diamond from B2C Jewels: Stock No: 4613724 Carat Weight: 1.20 Cut: Good Color: F Clarity: VS2 Price($): 4573.33 Lab Name: GIA Certificate No: 1152817185 Depth: 80.10 Table: 65.00 Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Good Girdle: TN-XTK Culet: None Fluorescence: None Ratio: 1.02 Measurements: 5.52×5.64×4.42 …


Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Diamond with Around $100k Budget

Great education from your site. I search all the sites that you mentioned with the parameter round, ideal or better, D, IF/FL. The one result that seem standout is from bluenile with the 2.66Ct. Blue Nile LD03163366 Can you give me an opinion on this diamond? What concerns me is the strong fluorescence.  That diamond …


Q&A: Choosing a 1.2-1.5 Heart-Shaped Diamond for with up to $11,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for a heart shaped diamond for my wife, but it is proving quite difficult as there is limited availability/choice online, would you have any suggestions? I’ve looked on James Allen, Blue Nile and other sites but can not find anything appropriate, maybe I’m being too fussy! I’m looking for the following: L/W: .95-1.05 …




Q&A: Choosing a Well-Cut Round or Oval Diamond for a Pave Halo Setting with a $2,000 Total Budget

Hi, my partner and I are ring shopping at the moment, and have stumbled across JamesAllen.com. Our budget is $2000 for the ring and diamond together. I’m tossing up between traditional yellow gold and white gold. These are the settings we like: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-cabled-diamond-engagement-ring-item-17892?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-engagement-ring-round-center-item-17474?a_aid=dmnd1357 These are the diamonds I have narrowed it down to: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.50-carat-f-color-i1-clarity-good-cut-sku-40323?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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