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Q&A: Choosing a Beautifully Cut Round Diamond for Under $2000

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $1,500

Q&A: Choosing a Beautifully Cut Round Diamond for Under $2000

Thank you so much for this site. It’s really helped me become much better informed about the purchasing of diamonds. James Allen currently has a sale on settings so I’m looking to get a .50-.60 round diamond with True Heart mark in a halo setting for anywhere between $1500-$2000 for the diamond. I’ve included two …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1500k Budget

Hello. Looking for 3/4 ct round diamond earrings in 14k white gold. Can you advise? Since you’re looking for studs with less than 1.00 carat total weight, I’d stick with preset earrings. Have you seen these? Blue Nile 49972 Thanks for the reply. I did see those presets from Blue Nile. Is there much difference …







Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With a $4,000 Total Budget

Greetings, Thank you for your comprehensive website. I’m looking at this .80ct G-I1 and can’t seem to spot the flaws. I’m trying to find a diamond .7ct and above for an engagement ring. My budget is $4000 total. My setting is also linked below (at about $1500). Any help or suggestion is appreciated. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3219525?a_aid=dmnd1357 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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