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Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut for $6K

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut for $6K

Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut for $6K

Good afternoon. I would like to start off by saying thank you for offering such a great service. I happened to stumble upon your site out of pure luck. I have been looking for a diamond /engagement ring for a couple months now, but seems that I have gotten no where with my search. I …


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Hi I’m getting this ring https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-princess-center-item-17453?a_aid=dmnd1357 . I’m wondering if it will be ok to set it (the center stone ) with a diamond between H-J since the average color for pave on the ring is F-G. and also if it’s going to come out well if set with a 0.5 or thereabout stone. I …


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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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