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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond of 0.8 Ct. for a White Gold Setting with Around $2k-$2.5k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,500

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond of 0.8 Ct. for a White Gold Setting with Around $2k-$2.5k Total Budget

Hi there! I stumbled upon your website and have learned so much. The knowledge I have gathered has allowed me to drop my budget on the ring and get it sooner so that I can propose. I have a couple of questions. First off, I have selected a ring from jamesallen.com: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-diamond-studded-bezel-solitaire-item-7849?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also I would …





Q&A: Help Selecting a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pavé Setting With a $2,500 Budget

 Hi Mike, I’m looking for a round diamond for this setting in yellow gold: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-yellow-gold-double-claw-prong-0.18ct-pave-set-surprise-diamond-engagement-ring-item-2028?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’d like to keep the cost of the diamond under $2500, but could go a little higher for a great stone. I’d like to keep the carat range between .7 and .8, and the cut quality as high as possible. …



Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring with Around $2500 Budget

Greetings from The Netherlands 🙂 I’ve really enjoyed learning more about diamonds from the various vendors and this particularly great website. My budget is around 3500 dollar for the ring and diamond. I really like this design: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-tapered-six-prong-filigree-basket-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-551?a_aid=dmnd1357 Probably the version in platinum as my girlfriend has a few platinum rings and always talks positively …


Q&A: Choosing a 0.7-0.8 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Channel Setting

Hello, I ordered this diamond from JA: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.71-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-263330?a_aid=dmnd1357 Do you think this one would be a better purchase for the money since they are both right at my budget limit and this one is larger? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-249849?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond will be set in this: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/14k-white-gold-0.25ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1061?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thank you for your help! I would stick with your original choice. …


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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