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Cushion Cut Diamond with Halo Setting

By Mike Fried,

Color: G


Q&A: Oval Diamond — James Allen or Brian Gavin?

I have now spent a number of weeks (turning to months) educating myself on the various elements to be taken into account when purchasing a diamond/engagement ring. After visiting a number of jewelers I didn’t feel I was getting my moneys worth so decided to look online. I have now read countless reviews of Blue …



Q&A: “I’m on the hunt for an engagement ring” — Round Diamond for Contemporary Setting

I’m on the hunt for an engagement ring, common news for you I’m sure. My girlfriend and I like the modern tension settings but recently she expressed interest in something that showed off the diamond more. I found this setting on James Allen as a compromise. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/contemporary-rings/18k-white-gold-split-shank-v-tip-tension-set-engagement-ring-17217w.html I haven’t been able to find anything equivalent …


Q&A: Best 2Ct+ Princess Cut Diamond w/Top Table/Depth Percentages

Hi. I’m looking for a very good princess cut. I know your specs and like the idea of that table size and percentage depth, but I haven’t been able to find anything really good on James Allen. Perhaps I’m being a bit too picky, but I saw a post from you that you wrote about …


Q&A: Irishman in Japan Looking for Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Q&A: Irishman in Japan Looking for Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Hello, thanks for your helpful website. Was looking for a good engagement ring with my girlfriend online yesterday but had no idea what websites to look at so I just looked at the websites from a couple of brick and mortar shops in Northern Ireland (which I come from and no longer live in). I …


Q&A: Advice on Purchasing an Emerald Cut

My wife lost the diamond from her engagement ring several years ago – just fell out of the setting unnoticed. We have an anniversary coming up – and I would like to finally get her a new (replacement) engagement ring. My budget is $15,000 – $20,000 (inclusive of the setting). We’ve been married long enough, …



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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