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Q&A: Choosing a 1.2-1.5 Heart-Shaped Diamond for with up to $11,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $11,000

Q&A: Choosing a 1.2-1.5 Heart-Shaped Diamond for with up to $11,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for a heart shaped diamond for my wife, but it is proving quite difficult as there is limited availability/choice online, would you have any suggestions? I’ve looked on James Allen, Blue Nile and other sites but can not find anything appropriate, maybe I’m being too fussy! I’m looking for the following: L/W: .95-1.05 …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Ring With Around $11k Budget

Hello, I am thoroughly confused with what kind of diamond I should be getting. This is my first time buying a diamond and I really do not feel I have the confidence of buying a suitable one. Budget 11k white gold Round solitaire Thank you.  I love this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-260048?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its bright, eye-clean and …


Q&A: Choosing the Largest Possible Eye-Clean Round Brilliant under $11k

Hi, I’d love your input on the best solitaire round brilliant ring under $11,000. I’d like it to be as big as possible without sacrificing any of the other components as seen by the naked eye. What clarity/color/ and cut would you recommend? Thank you!  I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pave Setting With $11500 Total Budget

 Good Afternoon, I need some help on picking a diamond for the following setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-scroll-basket-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-369?a_aid=dmnd1357 My total budget is around $11500 US. I am not sure what size of diamond to even pick. I know I want it to be a round cut and to look amazing in the setting and to be a nice diamond. …


Q&A: Choosing Round Diamonds for a Three-Stone Platinum Setting for a ~10K Budget

Q&A: Choosing Round Diamonds for a Three-Stone Platinum Setting for a ~10K Budget

Thanks very much for the informative site. I have sworn for years that I would never support the De Beers diamond artificially-constrained-supply business model by purchasing diamonds. After nineteen years of marriage, though, and after she’s put up with 1,000 of my principled stands over the years, my wife wants a nice diamond ring and …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 – 1.8 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for 11k – 14k Total Budget

 Hello, I was wondering if you could recommend a cushion cut diamond from James Allen for an engagement ring. The ring that I plan to purchase is: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-17446?a_aid=dmnd1357 Here is what I’d like for the diamond: clarity D-G SI1 (or SI2 with no visible inclusions) 1.5 – 1.8 carats Table < 70 Depth < 70 My …



Q&A: Choosing a 1.75-2.0 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a $11-12k Budget

Hi there, after sifting through a dozen or so stones, I’ve realized that my baseline knowledge of diamonds isn’t strong enough for me to comfortably make a solid decision on just one. With that being said, I’m hoping that I could enlist your help? Here are the specs that I’m looking at: Princess cut – …


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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