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Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $6k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $6,000

Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $6k Budget

Hello, I am looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. With help from her friends, I know that I’m looking for an oval or pear-shaped diamond on a simple Tiffany style ring. I have an appointment with a jeweler tomorrow but I was advised to come to your site first. My budget for …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Micro-Pave Setting Within a $6k Budget

Looking to buy a round cut diamond engagement ring for my girlfriend. Right now I know I’m looking to spend $6k max for everything, but can stretch slightly for a good ring. I think cut and size are important, ideally, want to try and get 1ct center diamond, solitaire micropave/pave setting. I’m confused about the …





Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting with Around $6k Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting with Around $6k Budget

Hi! I wanted assistance with trying to find eye clean diamonds on James Allen. I found this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-3112012?a_aid=dmnd1357 In the GIA report, it states – Clarity grade based on clouds not shown. Does this mean that the SI1 grade is because the diamond is cloudy or not exactly eye clean? What I am interested …



Q&A: Help Finding a Yellow-Brown Cushion Cut Diamond for Around $6k Budget

I have been searching for a 1.9-2.05 carat yellow in color diamond. I do not want it to be a vivid yellow, more of a pale yellow-brown color. Overall I would like the diamond to have a nice yellow or soft brown/champagne color with a great reflection to it. Kind of like www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.91-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-3336407?a_aid=dmnd1357 My max …


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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