Budget: $5,500

Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting Within a $5,5k Budget

Last Updated On: December 22, 2018

Hi, I am interested in getting some help for a round diamond, I have a budget of 5500 USD. Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other) and metal (white or yellow gold) you’re going to use? Different settings suit certain colors of diamonds better. Then I’ll be happy …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

So this diamond has a needle inclusion across the middle when magnified but do you think that this inclusion is noticeable by the naked eye without magnification? Is this diamond a good buy? Budget is $5,500 for the diamond. Blue Nile LD09782956 That’s definitely not a good diamond. The specs are great, but the needle …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Side Stone Setting With Up to $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: November 18, 2018

Hello, I am currently looking to replace my wife’s engagement ring for our 10 year anniversary next month. Cushion cut is her favorite, so I’ve been looking at James Allen for a few weeks trying to decide on a diamond. Would you mind looking at a few of my favorites and get your opinion, and …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Ring

Last Updated On: November 7, 2018

Hello, I have read nearly all of your articles about diamonds, and loved them. Thank you for all the info and help! I was wondering if you could check out these diamonds that I am looking at. I am looking for below 1 carat (she has tiny fingers) so I am trying to prioritize cut, …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Trio Pave Setting with Around $5,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Appreciate any advice on this ring I am looking at purchasing – Blue Nile .97 cushion H VS1 Astor Ideal Cut for 4434.00 in a 14 K white gold trio pave diamond setting for 1090.00. Thank you Can you send me a link to the diamond you’re considering? Trio Princess Cut Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Center Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting with Around $5,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi there, I’m looking for 1.1-1.5c round diamond for solitaire WG 14k engagement ring. Looking for something that fits in 5.5k budget thats classic in style. Look forward to hear your thoughts. She is looking for something that is classic with quality that we can pass down in the future. Looking currently at JA and …

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Q&A: Choosing a Yellow Diamond with Around $6k Budget

Last Updated On: July 26, 2018

Hi, First, thank you for providing such comprehensive and pertinent educational tools for free. I heard about you on the Art of Charm podcast. I am looking for an engagement ring with a deep yellow diamond set in white gold. My budget is around $6000 total cost. I like the look of pave up one …

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Q&A: Help Choosing an Oval-Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Ring With $5,300 Total Budget And Shipping to the UK

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi there, my fiance and I are looking to purchase an oval solitaire engagement ring online, and have narrowed our choice down quite a lot. Our budget is around GBP 4000 including the setting, VAT, and diamond. At the moment, we are looking at these two rings, one from James Allen and one from Blue …

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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.