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Q&A: Round Brilliant Cut for $8K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $8,000

Q&A: Round Brilliant Cut for $8K Budget

Thanks for your site, I trust it a lot more than my buddies that have a ‘diamond guy’. Any ways, I’m looking to buy a round diamond for a white gold engagement ring. My budget is $8000. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on K Color Round Cut

Starting to look, girlfriend likes sparkle the most, with size a close second. Is not color sensitive at all. What are your thought on this stone https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.62-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-211166?a_aid=dmnd1357 in this setting https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7115?a_aid=dmnd1357 Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.1 Ct. Princess Cut

I am so happy I found your site and have been pouring over your articles to learn more about maximizing my dollar in purchasing a ring for my soon to be fiance. Thank you so much for putting your knowledge out there to help us make informed decisions when purchasing diamonds/rings! I am searching for …


Q&A: Round Cut for $8K Budget

I have been spending the last month or so looking for an engagement ring both online and in store. Your site is far and away the best information I’ve found. I’ve decided to go with James Allen because of it. I think I have a pretty good idea of what I’m looking for based upon …


Q&A: Looking for 1.3 Ct. Round Cut

Can you give us some advice on what 1.30 ct round diamond you would buy for a 4 prong platinum solitaire (cartier 1895 style) or a platinum solitaire with tapered baguettes on the side of the center stone (classic Harry Winston style) ? looking for the best stone that would go with these classic settings …


Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

Hello- I’m looking to purchase a diamond for a platinum engagement setting. The ring is a “tension” style on the James Allen site, sku 11016P. I’m looking for a round stone over 1 carat, ideal cut, eye-clean, and probably an H color. My budget for the stone is around 7 to 8K US, but could …


Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Cushion Cut

Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Cushion Cut

I’m interested in buying a diamond engagement ring and was wondering if you could help. In terms of what I’m looking for: – Cushion Cut (or Round, but to be placed in a square thin halo) – Circa 2 Carat – Good quality cut (very good / ideal ?) – Color – G / H …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for $8K Budget

I already feel like I have learned so much from your site that it feels rude to be asking for your time to give me more advice. I’ve been searching for what feels like eternity for the perfect diamond for my, hopefully not for long, girlfriend. I’m from the UK and initially I was skeptical …


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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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