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Q&A: Searching for an Emerald Cut 0.8 to 1 Ct. Diamond for Platinum Channel Set Ring Within $4k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: Searching for an Emerald Cut 0.8 to 1 Ct. Diamond for Platinum Channel Set Ring Within $4k Budget

Could you please make a recommendation for an Emerald Cut diamond between 0.8 carats and 1.1 carats under $4k in a platinum ring using the following style James Allen – 17152P (link below) https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-0.42ct-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1532?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks!     Here are the ones I’d recommend: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-222170?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-207035?a_aid=dmnd1357 I really like that first one and see no reason to …



Q&A: Choosing a 1.25 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for around $6500

I am looking to purchase a diamond for an upcoming engagement and am wondering what you think about the diamonds that I have listed below. I have been looking at diamonds for a while with the girlfriend and have determined that she wants a rectangle cushion cut diamond. I have been looking to see what …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 to 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $7-8K Budget

Found your website and thought I would take you up on helping me out! I plan to buy an engagement ring at some point in the near future and think I have narrowed down what I want. I’m looking for a princess cut solitaire on a channel set band (white gold or platinum). I’d like …


Q&A: Looking for the Best Diamond for a 14k White Gold Solitaire Setting

 Hi, Thank you so very much for the service you provide here. I am beginning my initial process of looking at stones for an engagement ring. I am trying to find either a cushion brilliant or cushion modified brilliant cut stone that will be clean to the naked eye and hopefully in the 1.5-2.0 caret …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond over 0.7 Ct. and under $3200

Hello, I was just wondering which diamond you thought was the best out of these options. http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-103-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707570 http://www.uniondiamond.com/AE0699125&ptc%3DDSE http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-VS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=3547413&utm_source=diamondse.info&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=diamondse.info www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-V http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-100-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707654 Thanks!   This is the typical garbage that union pushes. Never buy a diamond with illegitimate certification. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/  Thanks so much! I’m trying to stay under $3200 budget but get as close to a carat …


Q&A: Finding the Best Eye-Clean Diamond for $3000 to 3500 Budget

Q&A: Finding the Best Eye-Clean Diamond for $3000 to 3500 Budget

  I’ve been looking at knife edge solitaire settings between 2-2.5 mm in platinum on James Allen. Looking to spend about $3k to 3.5 on a diamond, and my goal is really just the best looking “eye-clean” diamond I can get. I’ve been looking at ideal cut, VS2 clarity, H color around .75 carat with …



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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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