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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Rope Setting With Up to $4,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,500


Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $5,000 Total Budget

We are looking to purchase a ring from James Allen as my brother had a great experience with purchasing an engagement ring from them two years ago. I would like assistance with selecting an oval diamond. I have read a lot of the information on your website about color, clarity, shape, bowtie effect, etc. However, …


Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for Around $6,500 Budget

I hope this message finds you well. I love Diamonds Pro, and I rely on your information heavily. I was wondering if you can help me. I am looking to buy a princess cut engagement ring here in the next couple of months. I am looking to get the diamond between 1-1.3 carats with the …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Stunning Halo Ring on a $4,5k Budget

Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Stunning Halo Ring on a $4,5k Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring and would appreciate your advice. First on the ring. My girlfriend likes white gold or platinum, halo, and pave rings. She also wants the band to be on the thinner side. Based on this I’ve chosen this ring from James Allen: 14K WHITE GOLD PETITE DIAMOND HALO ENGAGEMENT …




Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $2,500 – $4,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …


Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $2,500 – 4,500 Budget

HI, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …


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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