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Q&A: Help Choosing the Perfect Diamond Engagement Ring for Around $5k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,000



Q&A: Help choosing an Asscher Cut Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting Within a $4k Budget

Hi there. Firstly, many thanks for the wealth of helpful information presented on your site. I am trying to identify the best Asscher cut diamond for the following setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-octagon-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50004?a_aid=dmnd1357 I think I’ve essentially narrowed it down to 2 choices: 1. www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-octagon-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50004?a_aid=dmnd1357 2. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/0.73-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2201539?a_aid=dmnd1357 Of the above, which do you feel would be the better …





Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $3k-4k Total Budget

Hi, I was so glad I read your article prior to making my purchase. I was one that was looking in the VVS range afraid of eye-visible inclusions. What worries me now (possibly unnecessarily) is the difference in color. I’ve been looking on James Allen for a few weeks now sifting through many of the …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Channel Setting Within a $4k-$6k Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a princess cut diamond for this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/14k-white-gold-thin-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1250?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m interested in the best value diamond for a 1.0-1.5 carat princess cut with a budget of 4-6k. Thanks so much!! Have a look at these two stones: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-1133924?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.11-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-1839192?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are both very well cut and going to look colorless. The I …


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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