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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $750 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $750 Budget

Hi there, I am after replacing my wife’s engagement ring that she lost around 15 years ago, finally! She is petite and likes petite elegant rings. I am looking for a diamond solitaire in yellow gold (as her other rings are yellow gold). She has small hands and the ring needs to sit on the …




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Hi, my boyfriend and I are shopping for a round diamond around 2ct for as close to (or under) $15k as possible. It’ll be set as a solitaire with platinum head and yellow gold shank (think Tiffany). We found this one for $14,040 on James Allen, what do you think? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.09-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4441890?a_aid=dmnd1357 [/answer]I wouldn’t recommend that …



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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