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

By Mike Fried,

Color: I

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 …



Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Solitaire Setting on $7-7.5K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Solitaire Setting on $7-7.5K Budget

Thank you for your continuous advice on this site! Can you recommend the best value for a loose diamond to be set in a solitaire setting for about $7-7.5K? I found the following diamond for $8,170 but wasn’t sure if it’s a good one in terms of value. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1475111.asp It’s a bit too expensive so …



Q&A: Looking for 1/2 Ct. Round Brilliant Stone for 18K Gold Solitaire Setting

Hi there, what a great site! I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring around the $500-$1000 range. (700-1200 including the ring. $1000 would be perfect) Been reading your articles about the 4Cs, so i know to look for what looks nice,and not expensive or better clarity. I’ve been to some jewelry stores and …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for Platinum Wedding Set

We are thinking of purchasing a wedding set in platinum with a 1ct emerald cut centre stone. It is a halo style ring set and the stone is GIA cert. the specs are I color vvs2 6.68×4.92×3.46 excellent polish and symmetry 71% table 70.3% depth. There are approx 46 stones surrounding the centre diamond and …



Q&A: Looking for 1.5-2 Ct Princess Cut Diamond for Channel Pave Setting

Q&A: Looking for 1.5-2 Ct Princess Cut Diamond for Channel Pave Setting

I’m looking for a diamond for my girlfriend, she hasn’t decided on a setting yet, but she wants a princess cut. I’ve been reading your blog for a while and I’m glad I did! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond …


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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