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Q&A: Looking for a Heart-Shaped Diamond for a Platinum Ring With Up to a $8k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Choosing a Vintage Diamond Ring With $2,500 Total Budget

You previously assisted with locating some diamond earrings, could you help again with an engagement ring please? Thanks in advance. Can you tell me what shape diamond, style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) are you looking for? Also, what is your ballpark budget? I was thinking that it …


Q&A: Help Finding a 0.5 Ct Round Diamond for a Halo Setting

I’m not sure how this works but I just thought I’d send an email. I’m living in the UK looking to buy an engagement ring. I came across James Allen and it sounds like that’s the place to get a diamond on the internet. I’m looking at something quite small, between 0.4-0.6 carat. The main …



Q&A: Looking for a Diamond Ring from James Allen With a $2,500 Total Budget

I’m considering buying this engagement ring from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-marquise-shape-three-stone-ring-item-59173?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would really appreciate your help in finding the best value, eye clean round cut diamond to go with it. I’m trying to find the biggest carat diamond I can get without compromising on appearance. My max budget is about $2500, which leaves me about …


Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pavé Ring

First, thank you so much for creating this website and sharing your insightful reviews. They have been tremendously helpful. I am currently in the market for an engagement ring, and I have been gathering whatever educational information I can gather from online. After reading your review for Blue Nile and James Allen, I am definitely …




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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