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Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,000

Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond

Greetings and belated happy holidays. I’ve found your website very informative… thank you. I’m looking for a .70 cushion cut diamond in the $2000 range for a white gold square halo engagement setting. I found this one (Item # 1280104) at James Allen and wanted to get your opinion. Seems to me like it has …


Q&A: “Hoping to get a diamond that really pops” for $2K Budget

I am hoping to propose in the next couple of weeks and I can really use your advice. My girlfriend has very simple tastes and wants a very simple ring. I’m trying to decide between these two settings: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/2mm-18K-Knife-Edge-Yellow-Gold-Ring.html https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/gold-solitaire-engagement-rings.html As far as the diamond goes, I’m hoping to get the best bang for my …


Q&A: “Best Bang for the Buck” for a Princess Cut

I am looking for a Princess cut for a platinum setting under $2000 (not including setting). The most important feature is the fire and clarity. I can’t handle any tint of yellow either, pet peeve. Thanks for any advice you can give me. P.S. I have been looking on JA and BN James Allen James …


Q&A: Assistance Buying a Square Cushion Cut Diamond

Hello! I would like your assistance on a square cushion cut diamond. I have been examining diamond on JamesAllen and have come up with a few that I really like. I’m unsure what setting I will decide on either pave or a simple solitaire. It will come down to the diamond price. My budget for …


Q&A: Seeking Best Round 3/4 Carat Diamond for My Money

I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my future wife and needless to say diamonds are expensive. My goals are the following: I’m looking for the best diamond for the price, but at the same time she looked at an I color, SI1 clarity 3/4 carat diamond and loved it. Shape: Round Desired Color …


Q&A: Seeking Ideal Cut Round Diamond for $2K Budget

Message: ■Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, yes chapest price for given parameters. .71 c ■Round ■Desired Color Range I to J ■VS1 to si 1 ■$2000 ■I want it to sparkle It would like it on a 4 prong classic type ring Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …


Q&A: Looking for Round, Cushion, or Oval-Shaped Diamond for $2K Budget

I am looking for a round, cushion, or oval shape diamond under $2000. As far as clarity is concerned, anything ”eye-clean” is fine. Of course, I would like the biggest diamond, I don’t like the faint yellow tint. I read on your website that a medium fluorescent can help a lower color diamond look better, …


Q&A: Best Deal for $2K for Round Diamond

Your great portal had provided me with invaluable information about diamond; I am based in Malaysia and Singapore. I am looking at spending US$2000 for solitaire diamond ring. I would appreciate if you could send me some suggestions. Here is the form below with the following details: best diamond for fixed budget Shape: Round Desired …


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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