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Q&A: Looking for Small Round Brilliant Cut

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Small Round Brilliant Cut

I am currently looking for a diamond ring (solitaire) for my proposal to my girlfriend. I don’t have as much budget, around USD 1,500.00/USD2,000.00 including the set up and VAT (I am based in the UK). I would prefer titanium for the set up but if too expensive, it would be 24 ct white gold. …


Q&A: GF Prefers Small Round Cut Diamond

I am looking at this less than 1carat diamond for a sub 1500 budget, can you please let me know what you think. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.43-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-156907?a_aid=dmnd1357 Your answer is much appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They …


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: Looking for 0.33 Ct. Diamond Promise Ring

Hello – Love the site! This isn’t exactly playing with the big boys here, but your advice would be appreciated if it’s worth your while. I’ve been looking to purchase a promise ring, but they all look kind of cheesy and I’d rather just purchase a diamond. I’m looking for a round shape, around .33 …



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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