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Q&A: Help Finding the Best Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With Around $25 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: G


Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With Up to £3,000 Budget

Hi, I have a budget for the diamond of around 3000£ and I am trying to decide in between these 3 diamonds. I was wondering if you can give me a suggestion: Blue Nile LD10178710 https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.735-f-vs2-round-diamond-bkags-104094817007?a_aid=y www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4632133?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=je All have flaws that can be seen from the picture on the websites. But at their actual size …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond for Under $5,000 Budget

Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond for Under $5,000 Budget

Hello, You helped me out a few years ago and I’m returning to the hunt for a marquise cut, preferably below $5000. I came across the following: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.02-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3679437?a_aid=dmnd1357 However, I’m concerned about the “strong blue fluorescence”. I would love your expert input. Thanks! Welcome back! You’re right to be concerned about the fluorescence. It might …


Q&A: Choosing a 2.30 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Vintage Setting With Up to $18,000 Budget

Would you please advise me. I am looking for a 2ct emerald cut solitaire to be set in yellow gold. On James Allen, the candidates appear to be: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4785431?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/2.02-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4689053?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/2.02-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-384526?a_aid=dmnd1357 And I was thinking of 14K YELLOW GOLD VINTAGE INFINITY ENGAGEMENT RING as the setting. I would like to be advised on settting as …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With a $1700k Budget

Hello, I am looking to purchase this diamond from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-3679735?a_aid=dmnd1357, and I’m using this setting: 14K WHITE GOLD PAVE HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING. I was wondering if you thought the J color diamond would look slightly yellow in this setting? Also, what is your opinion on the quality of the diamond? I can …



Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $2,500 – $4,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …


Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $2,500 – 4,500 Budget

HI, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …


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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