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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Tapered Solitaire With Around $1,300 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $1,300




Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Pendant

I’m looking for a well cut, eye clean, round brilliant diamond for a white gold solitaire pendant necklace. My budget is $1200 for the diamond alone. I’m looking for something in the H/I/J color and SI clarity range (and am open to advice on a different parameters). Because the pendant design is from James Allen, …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a solitaire for Under $1,300

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Q&A: Looking for a .6-.7 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Ring with Side Stones with a Budget of ~$1350

Hi, I need a replacement diamond for my wife’s wedding ring. It was originally a ~.4 carat marquise diamond in yellow gold with very small side stones. I would like to replace it with a .6-.7 carat round stone. Looking for good value less than ~$1350. Found this one. Any recommendations? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.64-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-286564?a_aid=dmnd1357   I would …


Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean K Color Diamond

Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean K Color Diamond

Hi there, Thanks to your excellent site I have been introduced to the wonderful world of diamonds. After taking all your comments and information into account i found the following diamond on James Allen. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.84-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-195603?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will be setting it in a 18K yellow gold engagement ring. There is however one thing i am not …


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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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