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Q&A: Looking for an Extremely Brilliant Round Diamond With a $3,500 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,500



Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With a $1700k Budget

Hello, I am looking to purchase this diamond from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-3679735?a_aid=dmnd1357, and I’m using this setting: 14K WHITE GOLD PAVE HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING. I was wondering if you thought the J color diamond would look slightly yellow in this setting? Also, what is your opinion on the quality of the diamond? I can …


Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $2,500 – $4,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …


Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $2,500 – 4,500 Budget

HI, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …




Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for Around $2,500 Budget

Hi, I just started this journey of finding the right diamond/ring and just got recommended from a friend to check out your website and get educated on the matter before doing any buying. I’ve been looking into Blue Nile a lot and saw that it is actually highly rated here too. Saw the option to …


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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