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Q&A: Searching for Simple yet Classy Round Cut Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,000

Q&A: Searching for Simple yet Classy Round Cut Diamond

I’m glad I stumbled upon your site. I was hoping you could help me pick out a proper diamond. I like this setting the best of all. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-matching-bands/Platinum-Thin-Cross-Prong-Diamond-Wedding-Set.html Before I even found the setting above I did not know if I wanted a Round Cut or a Princess Cut. I’m looking to spend between to …


Q&A: In Search of 1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond for $4K Budget

I know almost nothing about diamonds or diamond rings. I have heard that the best way to get value for money is to buy a diamond separately, and then get a ring designed at a jeweler, often copying a ”branded” (i.e. Tiffany’s , etc) ring for a fraction of the price. I have heard that …


Q&A: K Color & Round Versus Princess Cut Diamond

Do you charge for advice or only for actually going to select the diamonds in person? If there’s no charge for advice on the Internet, I have a couple of questions for you and would really appreciate your help. I’ve been using James Allen to look for diamonds now for a few months and am …


Q&A: Seeking Diamond for Solitaire Setting on $3-4K Budget

Ira, I love your site and am so glad that I found it. I have read a lot of the information and checked out the James Allen site. I am comfortable buying a diamond online. I am interested in purchasing an engagement ring and have a budget of $3500 for the diamond. I am interested …


Q&A: Matching Colors of Center & Side Stones

First I’d like to say great site! I read the entire thing and recommended it to a friend. I’m purchasing an engagement ring and the setting I chose is from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/Platinum-3-Stone-Pave-Set-Diamond.html?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’ve done a lot of searching for the center stone using the guidelines from your site. What I’ve noticed is that color …


Q&A: Best Diamond for $4K Budget

Hi. I would like your opinion on the following diamond https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1330627.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 I plan on pairing it with setting 11012W and wedding band 14024W all from James Allen in white gold. Is this a good choice? Do you have another recommendation for a better diamond from the listings on James Allen? I would like to stay …


Q&A: Best Round, Princess, or Radiant for $4000 Budget

I’m looking for a solitaire diamond ring for my wife. My budget would ideally be under $4000-4500 and I would like the best stone for the money. I’m looking at stones between 0.80 – 0.95 carat that are round or princess cut. My wife likes sparkly stones, so it would need to have an ideal …


Q&A: Sleepless in Diamond Land

I know you are very busy, but this has been one of the most stressful things I have ever done in my life. I am glad that I have found your site as it is very informative. I have been looking at these diamonds. looking to spend around 3.5 to 4k. Item: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1288429.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 Item: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1320535.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 Item: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1315296.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 Item: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1314167.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 …


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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