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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting with Around $6k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Pear Shape Diamond for a Solitaire Setting on a $5k Budget

Good afternoon, I am shopping around for a 1-2 carat pear shape solitaire diamond ring. My budget is at 5K. I prefer it on white gold with the tapered ring look similar to below link. Solitaire Diamond Tapered Engagement Ring With Surprise Diamonds https://www.ritani.com/diamonds/pear-diamond-1-01-Carat-G-color-GIA-certified/D-NQ1H5Y Hope you can help guide me. I checked the 1.01 carat …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pave Setting Within a £4,000 Budget

Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pave Setting Within a £4,000 Budget

Hi – your website is fantastic. I have been helpfully guided by my girlfriend, who sent me screenshots of these rings some time ago: https://www.hattonjewels.com/old_cut_diamond_leaf_shoulder_engagement_ring.html https://www.hattonjewels.com/old_cut_diamond_grain_set_shoulder_engagement_ring.html I was wondering if you had any tips on similar ring designs from James Allen and Blue Nile (or whether there is anything specific I should know). I will …


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: Experience Shopping for a Cushion Cut Diamond on a $3,7k Budget

Hello. I am looking for a diamond. About 1 carat. I am thinking round, oval, princess or radiant. Is one shape better than another? Can you suggest some brilliant choices that would pair well with a white gold setting and be in the $3200-3700 range? Also, is platinum that much better than white gold? As …


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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