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Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut for White Gold Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Color: J

Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut for White Gold Solitaire Setting

I was just about to buy from Blue Nile when I saw your article. I am looking for a 6 prong solitaire ring with 1.7 carat, round diamond. Looking at around at 10K mark. Any suggestions would be great. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for $1500 Budget

Hi, I’ve been looking to purchase an engagement ring in the $1500 range. To be honest, bigger is better, but at the same, I don’t want to lose too much quality. I’ve been browsing a couple of sites, but this is one I found that I thought was a good match. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1531414.asp Do you have …


Q&A: Looking for “Sparkly” 2Ct.+ Round Cut for $22K Budget

I would like some suggestions on whats out there Looking for a GIA loose round ideal cut diamond. Budget is $22000 and she wants size most importantly (2+ carat) that looks “sparkly”. For color H-J I guess would be the best as I read this in one of your articles. What clarity should I look …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut 1Ct.+ for Solitaire WG Setting

Thanks for all the information on your website, it has been very helpful! I am contacting you in hopes to get your assistance in picking out a loose diamond. I would like to stick to a GIA diamond as you believe they are most consistent with their evaluation of the diamond. Here are the specs …



Q&A: Looking for 1.5Ct+ Round Cut for $15K Total Budget

I am looking for an engagement ring on James Allen thats no less than 1.50 ct, preferably in the 1.70 ct range. The maximum I’m looking to spend is $15k everything included (I live in Canada so I expect to pay around $1500 duty). Below is a link for one that I like and was …


Q&A: “Truth About Diamonds ROCKS!!! (pun intended)”

Q&A: “Truth About Diamonds ROCKS!!! (pun intended)”

Hi! Am looking to buy a diamond ring to replace my original. Saw this at Blue Nile and printed it for an example when I head out in the morning. Celebrating our 28th Anniversary, and DON’T have a clue…Going to Gold n Diamonds, in Memphis, TN. Just wondered what you think of this? Here’s a …



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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