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Q&A: Looking for the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire With a $10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé With A $4,000 to $5,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé With A $4,000 to $5,000 Budget

I’m looking for a 1 to 1.5 ct round diamond for an engagement ring. I found this one by following your advice, but when I look at it magnified, it seems to have obvious inclusions: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.36-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2561057?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can you recommend a diamond for $4,000 to $5,000? Also, are Blue Nile Signature Round diamonds worth the extra …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5,500 Budget

Hello I’m going to purchase an engagement ring, but I have a hard time choosing a diamond online. I personally like Ritanl and James Allen. Ritani would be my favorite because they offer in-store review. But I’m open to other options. I’m not sure it is the best time to buy or if I should …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With A $7,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With A $7,500 Budget

Hi, I am searching for a loose diamond and was hoping your team could be of help. Budget: $7500 Shape: round Eventual setting: solitaire, platinum or white gold. Ideal size: 1.5+ Thank you! I found two diamonds that I like a lot for a solitaire setting: Blue Nile LD08066479 Blue Nile LD08277248 Both are well …



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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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