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Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Custom Setting on $10K Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Micropave Heirloom Setting

Your website is very informative, educational and helpful. Originally I looked at Blue Nile but I worried about the workmanship of the rings. I really wanted the heirloom micropave setting with a cushion or radiant diamond. Then I looked at James Allen but I was not sure if the table/depth % was good enough = …


Q&A: Round Brilliant White Gold Solitaire for $1500-2K Budget

I want a white gold, round brilliant cut solitaire, my sister got a engagement ring and i love it, is pretty simple just white gold and the diamond… her is a princess cut but i was thinking getting a round … i also wanted your opinion on that… my budget is between 1500$ – 2000$ …


Q&A: “I Don’t Have a Clue Where to Start…”

I have a budget of about $1000-2000 ,including the setting but I don’t have a clue where to start. Ive gone to a few places but either the diamond was too small or didn’t shine enough.Not to mention the prices they’re giving me are not what I thought. One store made it seem as if …



Q&A: Round vs. Princess Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Q&A: Round vs. Princess Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

First of all thank you for a very informative and helpful website. I have learned a lot just reading the Diamond Education section and various posts. I was hoping you could help me decide between a Round or a Princess cut for an engagement ring, and then possibly make some suggestions on possible diamonds. My …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for Blue Sapphire Sidestone Setting

I’ve been browsing your website for a few days now and I already feel much more confident shopping for diamonds– Thank you! My budget is 10-12k and I’d like to place a round diamond in a white gold setting that has blue sapphires on each side similar to this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-colored-sidestones/Pear-Shape-Blue-Sapphire-Ring-11153w.html Do I need to …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Diamond for Channel Setting

Really like your website & the great information. Great job with that. I need to buy an engagement ring. I am looking for a 1.5ct or larger round brilliant cut diamond and I hoped to stay under $9,000 but I realize that may not be possible. Based on your advice, I have been looking for …


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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