We are reader-supported. Buying through any red colored link on our site may earn us commissions. Learn More.

Q&A: Looking for Pear Shape for $3K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $3,000

Q&A: Looking for Pear Shape for $3K Budget

I am looking for a Pear Shape diamond – as big and visually appealing as possible with an ideal budget of $3k up to $3.6 ish (I still need to pay international duties on that). Ideally not below (or much) 1ct In terms of your experience with JA – have you heard of people returning …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for YG Solitaire Setting

Hi, I am looking for a round diamond stone for this 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Solitaire Engagement Ring (https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/18k-yellow-gold-spiral-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-1365?a_aid=dmnd1357) from James Allen. It looks like a pseudo-tension setting (but really half bezel). I am looking for something eye-clean and around 3/4 ct.. I’m planning on GIA Excellent cut. What color/clarity should I be looking for, …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on K Color Stone

Big fan of your site as I’ve been searching for a ring for my future Fiance for a while now. Was looking at this diamond on james allen and it looks great and but will i notice the K color on a white gold setting? It’s also a good cut but I’m surprised how much …


Q&A: Princess Cut for under $3600

Thank you so much for kindly offering your expertise! I was wondering if you could help me with a diamond recommendation, as I feel pretty lost in the process I am looking for a Princess cut diamond, 0.95-1.05 carat, and am hoping to find the best diamond for my budget of under $3600. I really …


Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond Ring for $3K Budget

Q&A: Cushion Cut Diamond Ring for $3K Budget

First I would like to say thank you for your website. It is very much informative and saved me from going to Zales to shop. I was wondering if you can give me some advice on the diamonds I am looking at on the James Allen website. I am still deciding between a princess or …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $3K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $3K Budget

My budget is ~$3000. I’m leaning towards a princess cut. I’m going cross-eyed looking at some of these diamond photos. Some flaws are quite obvious, but some others, I’m not so sure. Any help would be appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Looking for Help to Narrow Down My Choices…

Hey there! I’ve just become aware of your site, and am eternally grateful for the information I’ve come across here. I am looking at the following two settings for an engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-0.52ct-three-row-pave-set-rounded-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1497?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-pave-set-four-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1801?a_aid=dmnd1357 The three-row pave set allows for either a round, or princess cut stone, and thus my question has a few layers …


Q&A: Cushion Cut for Platinum Setting

I like cushion cut diamonds in engagement rings, and was wondering what you think of this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-202574?a_aid=dmnd1357 I was thinking a cushion cut would look good in this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-double-claw-prong-engagement-ring-item-5302?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have learned a lot from reading on your site and would appreciate your opinion. Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in …


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.

Please enter your email address to receive your 25% off coupon code:

Here is your coupon code: GFDSF3GF

Diamond Pro

Diamond Pro

  • Unfortunately, the AI chat we worked so hard training is not helping our readers the way we would like. You deserve the best advice you can get.

    Would you like to contact a human diamond pro? Just fill out this email form and we will answer you ASAP (usually within one day).

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.