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Q&A: Looking for Vintage Engagement Ring for $10K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $11,000

Q&A: Looking for Vintage Engagement Ring for $10K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Vintage Engagement Ring for $10K Budget

I really like the Vintage Engagement Rings, but I am not sure if this is the way to go for my engagement ring. My budget is $10000, and I would like a 1.50 to 2.00 center stone, I like the European Cut or Emerald (Step Cut). Could you please advise if it is wise to …


Q&A: Looking for a Diamond with “a lot of sparkle” for 3 Stone Setting

Thank you for putting together this site. It has been very helpful. I am currently looking for an engagement ring in the $10,000 – $11,000 range and like this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-three-stone-ring/ring/item_260-4145.asp For the diamond, I am interested in one with a lot of sparkle, so I found this Hearts and Arrows diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1418798.asp Is this …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Carat Round “Very Eye Clean” Diamond

I am looking for a 1.5 carat round, Very eye clean, good color and excellent cut. My budget is 11k. What do you think of Brillance.com as online vendor? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond

I was referred to your website by a friend who used your brokerage service this past year. Your advice is great! I have warmed up to the idea of buying a diamond from James Allen or Blue Nile. I am looking for roughly a 1.5 carat (or larger if in the budget) emerald cut diamond. …


Q&A: Round Brilliant Solitaire Diamond

I have spent a few days learning the basics on your site and have found it extremely informative. I hope you can help with a suggestion based on my parameters: Round Brilliant Diamond around 1.5ct and under $11,500 for the stone. I plan on mounting as a solitaire on a very simple platinum band so …



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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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