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Q&A: “Big Price on Setting, Not Much Left for a Diamond”

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $3,000

Q&A: “Big Price on Setting, Not Much Left for a Diamond”

Hi there, I’m helping my son look for an engagement ring. After reading your information I have only been looking at James Allen. He really likes this setting (https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring.html) Because the setting is so expensive, he wants to stay around $4000 for the entire ring, and get a diamond close to 1 carat, it doesn’t …





Q&A: Irishman in Japan Looking for Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Q&A: Irishman in Japan Looking for Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Hello, thanks for your helpful website. Was looking for a good engagement ring with my girlfriend online yesterday but had no idea what websites to look at so I just looked at the websites from a couple of brick and mortar shops in Northern Ireland (which I come from and no longer live in). I …


Q&A: “With the money you saved me, I was able to rent a Limo…”

Thank you for providing such a comprehensive and objective resource! I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget for the ring is $3500. Assuming about $750 for a setting, this leaves $2750 or so for the diamond. I read your ‘diamond education’ articles to get an idea of what to look …


Q&A: “Advice to Achieve the Most Brilliance and Fire”

Hi Ira, I would like to purchase a princess cut diamond that has maximum brilliance and fire. My current specifications are gia certified vvs1-vvs2 e color polish ex-vg symmetry ex-vg depth 68-75% is this the biggest factor to achieve the most fire and brilliance? table under 75% The diamond would be going into a halo …


Q&A: Help Finding Sparkly Diamond Studs for $3-4K Budget

Looking for sparkle, idealy 1.2 to 1.5 CT. Can have shipped in the US (save taxe!) although I live in Canada. I was thinking between 3000$ to 4000$ (ideal 3000-3500 ). Going crazy here, want something that won’t loose it’s value Saw this http://www.mcqueenjewelry.com/Round-Diamond-Stud-Earrings/1.50-ct.-tw.-Round-Cut-Diamond-Stud-Earrings-F-FL.html but they use EGL … how flawed a FL- F colored …


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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