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Q&A: Choosing the Right Princess Cut Diamond for a Vintage-Like Engagement Ring for $3,000-$4,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $3,000


Q&A: Finding a Suitable Cushion or Radiant Cut Diamond for a Setting with Round Stones

I am interested in this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/vintage/14k-white-gold-royal-antique-style-round-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-17424?a_aid=dmnd1357 However, I am not a huge fan of round diamonds. I prefer cushion or radiant since they are more unique. I am wondering if those shapes would look okay with this setting since it has round side stones? My budget for the center diamond is $3000. Obviously I …


Q&A: Choosing the Right (Maybe Synthetic?) Round Diamond with $3,000 Budget

If setting in a platinum semi bezel solitaire, round shape diamond, with a budget around $3,000 for a diamond, what color, clarity, cut, size, etc would be best as a modest ring? I am thinking 0.75 to 1.25 carat. Thank you!    Something like this would be my recommendation: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-223846?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-230651?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think?  …



Q&A: Choosing a Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring for $2K-3K Budget

Hello there! My budget is between 2K-3K. Platinum metal and plain solitaire. Thank you for your help.   I’d be happy to help. What shape would you like?   Well, I’m open to any suggestion in terms of the shape. Granted that my budget is in the very low end, what shape would produce the best looking …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond over 0.7 Ct. and under $3200

Hello, I was just wondering which diamond you thought was the best out of these options. http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-103-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707570 http://www.uniondiamond.com/AE0699125&ptc%3DDSE http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-VS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=3547413&utm_source=diamondse.info&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=diamondse.info www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-V http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-100-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707654 Thanks!   This is the typical garbage that union pushes. Never buy a diamond with illegitimate certification. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/  Thanks so much! I’m trying to stay under $3200 budget but get as close to a carat …


Q&A: Finding the Best Eye-Clean Diamond for $3000 to 3500 Budget

Q&A: Finding the Best Eye-Clean Diamond for $3000 to 3500 Budget

  I’ve been looking at knife edge solitaire settings between 2-2.5 mm in platinum on James Allen. Looking to spend about $3k to 3.5 on a diamond, and my goal is really just the best looking “eye-clean” diamond I can get. I’ve been looking at ideal cut, VS2 clarity, H color around .75 carat with …



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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