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Q&A: Searching for an Emerald Cut 0.8 to 1 Ct. Diamond for Platinum Channel Set Ring Within $4k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Emerald Cut

Q&A: Searching for an Emerald Cut 0.8 to 1 Ct. Diamond for Platinum Channel Set Ring Within $4k Budget

Could you please make a recommendation for an Emerald Cut diamond between 0.8 carats and 1.1 carats under $4k in a platinum ring using the following style James Allen – 17152P (link below) https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-0.42ct-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1532?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks!     Here are the ones I’d recommend: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-222170?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-207035?a_aid=dmnd1357 I really like that first one and see no reason to …



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I’m looking for the best emerald or asher cut diamond within the 5-6k range. I’ve been following your weekly post but I don’t see many emerald cut diamonds featured. Can you assist me in my search? Thanks,  James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Choosing the Best Emerald Cut Diamond for $10,000 Budget

Hi, I emailed a few days ago asking for some general assistance in selecting an Emerald cut diamond. I have done some more research and viewed some option at BM stores here in NY along with an exclusive family dealer. Equiped with the knowledge and little experience I garnered, I hit the James Allen website and …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for Solitaire Setting

Hope you are well. I have started researching diamonds and have my eye set on picking out an emerald cut to set in a simple solitaire. I have picked a few from james allen and was hoping to get your thoughts, which one you believe to be best bang for buck, and if there are …



Q&A: Looking for Pink Diamond for AUD $7-8K

I would like to buy a loose pink argyle diamond. My budget would be maximum about AUD 7-8K. It can be emerald or radiant or baguette cut or round. I will later set it to a ring for my own use. It will be used as central diamond & surrounded by white when I set …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Emerald Cut

This is the diamond I’m looking at: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.02-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-72029?a_aid=dmnd1357 And this is the setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/platinum-three-stone-emerald-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1220?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thoughts/suggestions? Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also …


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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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