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Q&A: Looking for 1.5-2Ct. Round Cut for $12K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $11,000

Q&A: Looking for 1.5-2Ct. Round Cut for $12K Budget

Hello. I am in the process of buying an engagement ring to propose to my girlfriend. I am set on buying either a Platinum solitare setting or the Platinum Cathedral Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring from James Allen. I am looking for a round cut diamond. My budget for the diamond is between 10-12k (if …


Q&A: Looking for 1.3 Ct. Round Diamond for Custom Setting

I am starting my search of an engagement ring, and I found your site to be by far the most informative and impartial source of information so far! Thank you very much! I was wondering if I could get some advice from you on a loose diamond selection for an engagement ring. I have chosen …



Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant for $10-11K Budget

I was browsing around James Allen for a round brilliant diamond in the 10k-11k range. I was looking for something that would look eye clean and maximize carat weight. What do you think about these 2 diamonds that I found? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1537125.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522030.asp Leaning towards the first one. Thanks for your feedback. James Allen James Allen …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5Ct+ Round Cut for $15K Total Budget

I am looking for an engagement ring on James Allen thats no less than 1.50 ct, preferably in the 1.70 ct range. The maximum I’m looking to spend is $15k everything included (I live in Canada so I expect to pay around $1500 duty). Below is a link for one that I like and was …


Q&A: “I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry.”

I just want to take a sentence to say how genuinely helpful and informative your site is – a truly excellent resource. I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry. That said, I am still foolhardy enough to try choosing a diamond for an engagement ring on my own (for the surprise …



Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Micropave Heirloom Setting

Your website is very informative, educational and helpful. Originally I looked at Blue Nile but I worried about the workmanship of the rings. I really wanted the heirloom micropave setting with a cushion or radiant diamond. Then I looked at James Allen but I was not sure if the table/depth % was good enough = …


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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