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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Halo Setting

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Halo Setting

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 …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for Halo Setting

What do you recommend for a budget of $4,800 diamond. She likes round with an ideal cut for a halo setting. Can you recommend me any suggestions. Likely will buy by this week. Look forward to hearing from you. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: $5K Round Cut for Pave Setting

Thanks for the great site! Can you help me find the best value around $5K at James Allen for a round diamond for an engagement ring? I don’t really care much about the specs, as long as it passes the eye test and shines/looks excellent on her hand. James Allen James Allen is the leader …


Q&A: Looking for Classic Round Cut…

Q&A: Looking for Classic Round Cut…

Hello. First off, I came across your site from a close friend that swears his life on your site. Reading through it has been so enlightening. Thank you. As for my diamond buying journey: 1) For me, I’m thinking about a purchasing a loose diamond, then getting it set together with my gf/to-be fiance. My …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for WG Setting

I am hoping you can help me. I have read your articles on shopping for diamonds and they are extremly helpful. I have looked at James Allen and Blue Nile (yes I read your article on BN) I know the setting I want and I have been trying to locate a center round cut diamond …


Q&A: Looking for Pear Shape for $3K Budget

I am looking for a Pear Shape diamond – as big and visually appealing as possible with an ideal budget of $3k up to $3.6 ish (I still need to pay international duties on that). Ideally not below (or much) 1ct In terms of your experience with JA – have you heard of people returning …


Q&A: Looking for 0.6 Ct. for $1500 Budget

Thanks a lot for the blogs! A lot of information. I was about to commit to a diamond to Blue Nile but listened to your advise and turned to James Allan. The pictures does help a lot! I am looking for a diamond that’s cost effective and around $1500 and came across this one. It …


Q&A: Looking for Best 0.8 Ct. Round Cut

I plan on going through your website very thoroughly for help with picking out a diamond. I am messaging because that’s what it says to do on your home page 🙂 Basically I would like a diamond to go with this setting: Blue Nile Trio Princess Cut Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring I would prefer to …


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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