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Q&A: Looking for a 0.45 to 0.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting for Around $1,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Ring with a $4k-$6k Budget

My girlfriend and I just spent the weekend doing our first round of ring shopping. She’s really likes this setting from Danhov: http://www.danhov.com/engagement/solitaire-engagement-rings/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl140 So we spent most of the time looking at similar settings to get a sense of the look, but may end up finding a local jeweler to custom make it. Then we …



Q&A: Looking for a .6-.7 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Ring with Side Stones with a Budget of ~$1350

Hi, I need a replacement diamond for my wife’s wedding ring. It was originally a ~.4 carat marquise diamond in yellow gold with very small side stones. I would like to replace it with a .6-.7 carat round stone. Looking for good value less than ~$1350. Found this one. Any recommendations? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.64-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-286564?a_aid=dmnd1357   I would …




Q&A: Help Picking an Eye-Clean Round Brilliant for a White Gold Engagement Ring with a $5k Budget

Hi there, Thanks in advance for your help in helping me find a loose diamond! I am looking to design my ring on James Allen, as you suggested, and my girlfriend has asked for a simple design, hence, this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7115?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is around $5,000, and I would like a round brilliance cut just under …



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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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