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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Pave Setting Within a $1k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $900




Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond to Set in a Solitaire Ring for $900 Budget

Budget is up to US$900, I am looking for the best value round diamond. The setting I plan to use is James Allen Platinum Knife Edge Solitaire. I am still debating between 2mm and 2.5mm and 4 prong vs 6 prong. Here is the link for the 2.5 mm 4 prong setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2.5mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7207?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Very Tight Budget

Hello! I was hoping if you could recommend me a good princess cut diamond on jamesallen.com for or under $600 (the budget is tight when you’re a law school student). I have a setting already picked out , so the $600 would go toward the diamond which would be upgraded down the road when I …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for WG Solitaire on Small Budget

I am considering these diamonds from JA. I’d like your thoughts, Thanks $660 Specifications for Item #: 1525008 Shape: Round Carat Weight: 0.44 Cut: Excellent Color: K Clarity: SI1 Certificate: GIA Depth: 62.4% Table: 56.0% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Girdle: Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 4.87*4.86*3.03 Crown Angle: 35.0 Crown %: Pavilion Angle: 41.0 Pavilion …


Q&A: Looking for 1/2 Ct. Round Brilliant Stone for 18K Gold Solitaire Setting

Hi there, what a great site! I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring around the $500-$1000 range. (700-1200 including the ring. $1000 would be perfect) Been reading your articles about the 4Cs, so i know to look for what looks nice,and not expensive or better clarity. I’ve been to some jewelry stores and …


Q&A: It’s a “Steal”!

I’m considering buying small diamond for my gem collection and am educating myself is this process. I can’t fathom the real reason for the price difference between these two stones. Stone 1: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1447436.asp Stone 2: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VVS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1457187.asp Stone 1 has better grade and color. Both have an excellent cut. Yes, Stone 1 is 1 point smaller …


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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