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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting with a $2900 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: J



Q&A: Choosing a 0.7 Ct. Round Diamond Within the $1700-2300 Price Range

 I first want to thank you for your website, I’ve learned a lot about diamonds and am glad that I found your site before making a purchase! I am looking for a round diamond, approximately 0.75 carat in the $1700-2300 price range. I plan on putting the diamond on a 14k white gold setting. I …




Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting Engagement Ring for around $3500 – $3800 Budget

Hi, I have a found a setting from James Allen which costs $1150, my total budget is $5000 max with the diamond. Could you please help me find a diamond. 1. Budget for diamond is $3500 – $3800 2. White Gold 18k 3. Setting is – https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-thin-channel-set-round-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9011?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also I’m from Australia and would like the ring …



Q&A: Choosing Between Two 1.5 Ct. Round Diamonds

Thank you for your excellent website. We are torn between two diamonds and would like your expert opinion on their appearance vs value for money: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-233057?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.53-carat-h-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-121848?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks in advance!  Stay away from the H I1 you selected. Never buy a diamond that has a ‘clarity grade based on cloud not shown’ comment. That means …


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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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