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Q&A: Finding a Round Diamond with the Most Sparkle for Around $2k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,000

Q&A: Finding a Round Diamond with the Most Sparkle for Around $2k Budget

Looking for a diamond that costs around 2k. Must be big and SPARKLey The setting will either be plain or pave.  What shape would you like?  Round I think. That is the sparkliest? Yes ?  What do you think of this diamond? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-265149?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think?  I …





Q&A: Looking for a 0.4 to 0.5 Ct. Round Diamond with Around $2000 Budget

Hello there, First of, your site has been very informative and valuable in this exciting process. Our budget is about 2000 for a diamond and setting. I’ve been spending time on the James Allen site, Blue Nile and Brilliant Earth sites looking for a round diamond that is between .40 and .50 carat, with good colour …


Q&A: Looking for a 0.5 Ct. or Larger Round Diamond for White Gold Solitaire Setting Under $2k

Hi, first of all, this is a great site. Thank you for putting up such useful information. I have chosen the ring, a solitaire white gold, https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086?a_aid=dmnd1357 I now just need to find a diamond so that I could have it made a shipping by James Allen, and was hoping might be able to help …


Q&A: Choosing a Round or Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Pendant

Hi, I would like to buy my wife a solitaire diamond pendant for every day use ( round or oval) Which C’s would you recommend ? Can you also recommend a store ? …   Also, I have a budget, 1500 to 2000 USD incl setting. Can you also please recommend some loose diamonds for …


Q&A: Looking for the Best Possible Round Diamond for $2000 Budget

 Thank you so much for bringing the truth about diamonds to the masses. My budget is $2000. I would like the color range to be in near colorless and clarity to be at your desecration for my budget. I would like the caret to be around .50 through .75. I know that’s a big jump …


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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