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Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $3k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $3,000

Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $3k Budget

Hello! What are your recommended parameters for an oval diamond in regards to cut, color, clarity, diamond table %, etc. Will most likely be looking for .70 to 1.0 carat and in the $3,000 range (or less if possible). I really just want it to look high quality to the naked eye, but not go …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Diamond Pendant on a 5k Budget

Hi, I’m in the process of looking for a diamond for a pendant necklace to give to my fiance on our wedding day. This is the setting I think I’ll go with (18K White Gold 4 prong basket): 18K WHITE GOLD FOUR PRONG WIRE BASKET SOLITAIRE PENDANT (MOUNTING) I’m looking at round diamonds. I’ve been …



Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Princess Cut Earrings For a Platinum Setting With a $3,000 Budget

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a nice pair of princess cut diamond stud earrings in the ~1ctw for my wife. My budget is under $3,000 all in and found this build your own pair on James Allen. Can you please tell me if this would be a good pair? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.51-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-pair-2041040,4543089?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately, those diamonds don’t …





Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $3k Budget

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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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