Budget: $1,500

Q&A: Looking for Best Value on a Small Budget for Round Brilliant Solitaire

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thanks so much for this website the education has been amazing! Saved me from making a bad decision so far! I’m looking for a round cut diamond for a basic solitaire setting. Just something simple and elegant. I’m been looking on James Allen at some diamonds around .6 carrot https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522071.asp I’m just worried the actual …

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Q&A: Round Brilliant White Gold Solitaire for $1500-2K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I want a white gold, round brilliant cut solitaire, my sister got a engagement ring and i love it, is pretty simple just white gold and the diamond… her is a princess cut but i was thinking getting a round … i also wanted your opinion on that… my budget is between 1500$ – 2000$ …

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Q&A: “I Don’t Have a Clue Where to Start…”

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I have a budget of about $1000-2000 ,including the setting but I don’t have a clue where to start. Ive gone to a few places but either the diamond was too small or didn’t shine enough.Not to mention the prices they’re giving me are not what I thought. One store made it seem as if …

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Q&A: Want to Buy 2 Year Anniversary Gift of Diamond Stud Earrings

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m looking at diamond studs for my wife. My budget is $1500-$1600 and looking for 0.75 ctw. I prefer James Allen since I have purchased from them before. My wife wants platinum setting and I found they have pre-set studs in platinum for $1575 0.75ctw H-I, SI (non-certified). Should I just get this pair and …

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Q&A: Looking for 0.6 Ct. Diamond for $1600 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

This search has left me thoroughly confused. It seems like there is a huge gap around this price/size point, and I can’t seem to find the perfect stone. I’m looking to buy both stone and setting online, with about $400 for the ring (18K white gold) and $1600 for the diamond. G-J color, any clarity …

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Q&A: Half Carat Round Brilliant Cut for $1500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I would like to get a round brilliant diamond around .5-.65 ct. I am thinking about getting around a color G-I, ideal cut, and clarify of VS2-SI2. I would like an eye clean diamond. Can you suggest a diamond for a budget around $1,500? I’ve been looking at few round diamonds available on James Allen, …

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Q&A: Looking for Loose Round 0.6 Carat Diamond

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking for a loose round diamond approximately .60 carats around the $1500.00 Maximum cost that will be set in a white gold setting. From what I have read on your website, cut is the most important and I understand why. I found 2 on James Allen website: item#: 1353295 and item#: 1353294 that …

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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.