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Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Rose Gold Pave Setting Within a £3,700 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Oval Cut



Q&A: Experience Shopping for a 3 Ct. Oval Diamond on a $40k Budget

I am looking to upgrade to a 3-4 carat oval. Budget is around $40k. I will set it in white gold, not sure about a halo. Budget can be increased but would prefer not to. I found these two diamonds to be beautiful options for your upgrade: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/3.08-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3754785?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD09734401 Both are eye-clean, with …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With a $1700k Budget

Hello, I am looking to purchase this diamond from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-3679735?a_aid=dmnd1357, and I’m using this setting: 14K WHITE GOLD PAVE HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING. I was wondering if you thought the J color diamond would look slightly yellow in this setting? Also, what is your opinion on the quality of the diamond? I can …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Rose Gold Setting With a $9k Budget

Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Rose Gold Setting With a $9k Budget

Hey. I’m looking for an oval diamond between 1.5 to 1.9 carats for a solitaire rose gold setting. My budget is $9000. New to this so I was wondering what would be the best diamond for that setting. Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-2752674?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and with the quality I’d …





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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