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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With a $4,000 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With a $4,000 Total Budget

Greetings, Thank you for your comprehensive website. I’m looking at this .80ct G-I1 and can’t seem to spot the flaws. I’m trying to find a diamond .7ct and above for an engagement ring. My budget is $4000 total. My setting is also linked below (at about $1500). Any help or suggestion is appreciated. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3219525?a_aid=dmnd1357 That …


Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for a Necklace With a $7k – $9k Budget

I’m looking for a princess/modified brilliant diamond for a necklace. Budget is $7000-9000, weight 1.5-1.75.ct. Current earrings are G-VS1. The ring is E-VS1. Looking to put it in a double bail, 18-inch necklace. Thanks. This is my recommendation from both sites: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3653653?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD09800414 They are well cut and either of them will be …




Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond For a White Gold Twist Setting With a $3,000 Budget

Hi Diamonds Pro, Came across your website while researching on diamonds, and thought you could provide some useful advice. I’m hoping to purchase an engagement ring for my girlfriend and was wondering if the selection that I’ve made is a reasonable deal? 0.45‑carat Diamond, Round, Ideal‑cut, D‑colour, IF‑clarity – USD1,729 Blue Nile LD09267432 Blue Nile …


Q&A: Choosing a 2.00 Ct. Best Cut Round Diamond With a $18-25k Budget

Hi, Thank you for all of your advice and support. I’m seeking an engagement ring for my girl and hoping you could please assist. I am thinking the below characteristics. I was hoping to hear your opinion on the following stones and see if there were others you could suggest? Thanks again in advance! – …




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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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