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Q&A: Buying a Diamond from Australia for a White Gold Solitaire Setting with a $3,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


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

What would you recommend for an engagement ring with a budget of $4000? She would like a round shaped diamond and has a small finger size of 3.75. She would like 0.90-1.00 carats. Can you help me? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Radiant or Princess for Pave Setting

I was hoping that you could look at this diamond and setting and let me know if it would be a good buy for me. My girlfriend likes princess cuts but the james allen worker said that this is very similar and will be a cheaper price for me. I am looking for something that …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on K Color Stone

Big fan of your site as I’ve been searching for a ring for my future Fiance for a while now. Was looking at this diamond on james allen and it looks great and but will i notice the K color on a white gold setting? It’s also a good cut but I’m surprised how much …


Q&A: Princess Cut for under $3600

Thank you so much for kindly offering your expertise! I was wondering if you could help me with a diamond recommendation, as I feel pretty lost in the process I am looking for a Princess cut diamond, 0.95-1.05 carat, and am hoping to find the best diamond for my budget of under $3600. I really …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for $8K Budget

I already feel like I have learned so much from your site that it feels rude to be asking for your time to give me more advice. I’ve been searching for what feels like eternity for the perfect diamond for my, hopefully not for long, girlfriend. I’m from the UK and initially I was skeptical …


Q&A: Cushion Cut 1.2-1.5 Cts.

Thanks so much for all of your helpful information on this website! I am looking for the best value for a cushion cut between 1.2-1.5 ct, a l/w ratio closer to 1 (square), a beautiful cut between $4000-$6000. I have been looking at James Allen and have found some good stones, just would like your …


Q&A: Oval Cut for $4K Budget

Hi, I’m in the process of getting ready to propose, and looking to purchase an oval cut diamond for the thin french cut pave setting on JA https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-289?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m fortunate that my girlfriend is very petite, with a ring size of 3.5, and in her own words she does not want anything in the 1 …


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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