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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Petite Pavé With an $8,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $8,000



Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Cushion Halo Setting With Up to $8,000 Budget

Thanks for your site and help in advance! I’m starting my search for a 1.3-1.5 carat centre cushion with pave set in either platinum or rose gold. Maybe total 1.8-1.9 carat if possible. Something like this: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-outline-and-pave-gallery-engagement-ring-item-53074?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can I get something with a budget of 8000 for diamond and setting? If not, can you please …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting for Under $8,000 In Total

Hi! I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond for this setting from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-round-split-band-diamond-halo-engagement-ring-item-49498?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’d like something over 1.0 carat as it’s a pretty substantial setting and spend less than $8,000. Everytime I think I’ve found the one, the expert gemologist dings it based on the crown/pavilion angles or the depth. Can you help? …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé Ring With an $8k Budget

Thanks for your awesome website. Now that I’m ready to make a purchase I could really use assistance on picking a round brilliant diamond. Below is the setting I plan on purchasing from James Allen. www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-petite-pave-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53159?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would like a diamond in the 1.3-1.5 ct. range. Budget would be around $7500-$8000 for the diamond. Any …


Q&A: Help Deciding Betweeen Pairs of Diamond Earrings

Hello – I am looking to buy diamond stud earrings. I was searching online for information to educate myself, and enjoyed your article. Went to a jewelry store yesterday and tried on some 1.42 and 1.80 ctw, G color, SI1 earrings. They didn’t provide info on the cut although I am sure I could have …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Brilliant from James Allen for Around $8k Budget

Hello, I hope this finds you doing well. There was a discussion around March 2016 re: a diamond solitaire engagement ring. I think the band & setting look perfect & am wondering if you could check on what band they went with? Q&A: Round vs. Princess Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting Thanks so much! It’s …


Q&A: Help Finding a Radiant-Cut Diamond With a $7-8k Budget

I’m looking for a 1.3-1.5 carat radiant cut diamond. Can you make a recommendation for a 7-8k budget? James Allen is one of the best places yes. And because they have 360° views of their diamonds, you can easily see any inclusion in them. Are you looking for a square or more rectangular shape? Hi!! …


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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