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

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $7,000

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: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond With Up to $8,000 Total Budget

Hi I am in the market for a cushion cut diamond for an engagement right. I am trying to stick around the $8k range for a ring. Thank you so much for your help! Look at this one: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-3632506?a_aid=dmnd1357 It has great specs and will be very brilliant. What do you think? Thanks for the …


Q&A: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $7k Budget

Looking for advice on buying a pear shaped diamond for a halo setting, around 1-1.2 carat weight. Looking to spend around $7000 and obviously want to get the best diamond for my money. I also found this stone on James Allen and was wondering if you could give your opinion. Thank you! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.16-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4221149?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond …



Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting

I have a question regarding a couple diamonds from James Allen. First off, is this diamond eye clean? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.60-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3025851?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks so much! No, it’s not eye-clean. The feather is right in the middle of the table and will be visible. But more importantly, I wouldn’t recommend that diamond because it’s IGI certified. It’s not a …


Q&A: Help Finding a Pear Shape Diamond With a $5 – 7k Budget

Hi, I was reading your article regarding pear-shaped diamonds. I see where you have listed the parameters for a cushion cut in this article but not for a pear. Can you please inform me of the parameters I should be looking for with a pear-shaped diamond? Thank you very much for your time. For pear …


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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