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Q&A: Help Choosing a .7 to .8 Ct. Oval Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting With a $2,600 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,500

Q&A: Help Choosing a .7 to .8 Ct. Oval Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting With a $2,600 Budget

Hello, my fiancé and I are looking for an oval diamond on James Allen 0.7-0.8 carat with a $2,600 budget. The setting we like is the 14k white gold knife edge 2mm. Thanks so much!  I searched JA and I love these diamonds for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.70-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-2085079?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.72-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2195434?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut, eye-clean and either of …



Q&A: Choosing a .6-.7 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Halo Setting with a $2,500 Budget

I’ve heard good things about your website and I’m hoping for some help shopping for an engagement ring. I’m looking at a rose gold halo setting with a princess cut diamond like the ones shown here: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-rose-gold-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-41433?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.72-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-1950792?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is up to $2500, lower would be even better. I used your general advice for …





Q&A: Looking for a 0.8 – 0.9 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for Around $2,500 Budget

Hi, I would like some recommendations for choosing an engagement ring. Looking for a princess cut diamond for about the $2500 mark, give or take. Was looking at the James Allen website. I was considering either one of these two diamonds: 1. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-i1-clarity-sku-309961?a_aid=dmnd1357 2. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.84-carat-i-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-277026?a_aid=dmnd1357 Not sure if the first diamond (0.90 carat) is “clean” …



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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