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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for YG Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for YG Solitaire Setting

Hello, I am looking to buy a solitaire yellow gold engagement ring with a budget in the range of The wealth of information on your site has been extremely informative and has given me a rough idea what to look for. Most important would be the sparkling or brilliance of the diamond, would you be …


Q&A: Looking for 1/2 Ct. Round Cut for YG or WG Setting

I’m reaching out to you again because we’re almost ready to buy my ring. I’ve been looking at this setting on James Allen in either white gold or yellow gold (haven’t decided on that part yet). The 14K white gold setting is $700 and the yellow gold setting only comes in 18K gold at $875. …


Q&A: Question about Table % on 1 Ct. Round Cut

Hello, your website is so great. I learned a lot from you. What do you think of this diamond? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-sku-183639?a_aid=dmnd1357 Why do you think the price is low? Is it because of the 60% table? What counts as an ideal cut on these websites? I thought it was 52.4% to 57.5% table. Do you think …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2+ Ct. Round Cut

First off, thanks for the info about the Blue Nile business model. I had a friend who is a very satisfied Blue Nile customer give me a recommendation to check them out. It seems like there’s a chance to get a good deal, but, in a purchase like this, chance should never be part of …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for WG Channel Setting

Thank you for the website, as someone who is very analytical I tend to open every door possible when searching for big purchases. Your website was very helpful in educating me know what to look for when it comes to diamonds. I feel like I am ready to finalize this search and have a few …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $500-700 Budget

I’m looking for a round diamond that looks good. I don’t know anything much about them. My price range is between 500-700 I know that I’ll probably be around 1/3 carat. The bigger the better…thanks for your input. I appreciate it. Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $10-12K Budget

First of all I’d like to thank you for your wonderfully informative website. I am looking to buy a round diamond for a solitaire setting. My requirements are simple, I’d like it to be as big and sparkly as possible, while maintaining “eye-clean” status. My budget is about $10,000 to $12,000 USD for the diamond. …


Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 1.7 Ct. Round-cut

I just purchased this diamond from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-183558 I was wondering if you could give me your honest review on this. I am putting it into a solitaire setting most likely in white gold of platinum. I am wondering if the brilliance will be what I want it to be. I found your website very …


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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