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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting Engagement Ring

By Mike Fried,

Hello! First off, thank you for all of the wonderful education that you provide via this site! There is a lot to learn and having this resource is truly invaluable. I am in the market to purchase a loose diamond, which will likely be going into a 14k white gold split shank setting, with pave diamonds on each of the shanks (any thoughts on 14k white gold vs 18k or platinum? I have been told 14k will be best for this setting as the shanks are VERY thin and 14k white gold will be the best given its strength). I intend to spend approximately $7,000 on the stone itself. My search has led me to the stone linked below, but I did want your opinion. Thank you very much in advance!

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-215921?a_aid=dmnd1357

 

I’ve actually now been looking into cushion cuts as well, as I’ve heard through the grapevine that’s what “she” likes (though this is not a necessity). Thanks again in advance for your help. 

 If thats what she likes, that what she gets 🙂

I like this diamond:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-231346?a_aid=dmnd1357

Its well cut, eye-clean and very bright. What do you think?

 This looks great. Thank you! 

 Let me know how it looks when it arrives.  

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