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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for 3 Stone Setting

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for 3 Stone Setting

I had a question about what color range I should be looking for in a loose diamond with this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-princess-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-619?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the loose diamond is no more than $2,400. Not sure if that is too low or not but could you recommend some diamonds off James Allen? James Allen James Allen is …


Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 1.22 Ct. Cushion Cut

I’m interested in a cushion cut halo ring, like this one, http://www.hamiltonjewelers.com/blog/2011/06/15/molly-sims’-engagement-ring-looks-familiar/ I would like to stay under $6,500 for the diamond. I’ve found this stone and really like that it has a different look. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.22-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-sku-119077?a_aid=dmnd1357 The inclusions are noticeable on screen, so I’m wondering if they would be glaringly obvious in person/take away from …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut

Should I buy this one? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-204965?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Emerald Cut

This is the diamond I’m looking at: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.02-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-72029?a_aid=dmnd1357 And this is the setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/platinum-three-stone-emerald-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1220?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thoughts/suggestions? Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also …


Q&A: Round Diamond for WG Halo Setting

Hello. Im searching for an engagement ring. Im looking to get a round stone between .90 – 1 carat, and im looking in the vs2 – SI2 range, depending on the inclusions that i see in the particular diamond. Id like a excellent to very good cut. I’ve been told that when it comes to …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut without “Bowtie Effect”

Hello! I love your website, it’s taught me a gajillion things I never would have known. So thank you thank you! My boyfriend recently started asking me for hints about diamond shapes I liked, and I said I loved ovals set east-west. He proposed to me yesterday (!) with a 1.5 carat G SI1 oval …


Q&A: Second Opinion on Blue Nile Diamond

First, let me say thank you for all the support you give to all of us who are seeking an unbiased opinion and some well needed advice – it is rare to find someone do things just for the sake of helping others. I also was hoping you could give me some advice regarding this …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Pave Setting

First I wanted to thank you for putting together such a comprehensive and informative website. It has been so incredible to be able to learn all this information from the comfort of home! I am sure I speak for many silent readers when I say a heartfelt thank you! I am looking to choose a …


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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