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Q&A: Looking for a Round or Cushion Cut .50 Carat Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.50

Q&A: Looking for a Round or Cushion Cut .50 Carat Diamond

Hi, my bf of 7 years finally asked me to look at engagement rings. I’ve been spending hours a day looking for the perfect ring for about a week now. His budget is $2,000 (diamond and setting included). I want a solitaire with side stones on a thin pave setting like the petite pave setting …


Q&A: “This Website Has Been a Godsend”

This website has been a godsend in regards to understanding how to choose a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget is around $1300 ($2000 w/setting) for a diamond. I’ve picked out the setting below (She wanted platinum), she has also informed me she is after a princess cut diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2.5mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7207?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’d really love some …


Q&A: Round or Oval Cut for $1200-1500 Budget

I could use your expertise! My boyfriend told me to pick out a ring and it’s harder than I thought! The total budget is about $1200-$1500 and I really like this halo setting in yellow gold (not sure why it says white): https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-cabled-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9380?a_aid=dmnd1357 This was pretty much the only diamond I could find to stay …


Q&A: Half-Carat Round Cut for WG Solitaire Setting

Q&A: Half-Carat Round Cut for WG Solitaire Setting

I am long time reader of your site, please keep up the good work! I am looking for a round Diamond engagement ring. I am looking to spend under $2K for the entire ring. I am going white gold, Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086?a_aid=dmnd1357. I found a several loose diamonds on James Allen, please let me know which …


Q&A: Need Help with 1/2 Ct. Princess Cut

I have chosen 3 stones and would like your opinion. I have included the links. All the stones are from JamesAllen. The .45 was an option because of the low price. Thanks for your help. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.45-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-215133?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.49-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-187602?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.51-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-214100?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Fancy Yellow Heart Shaped Diamond

Hello. I would like to get your opinion of this vs2 diamond that I am thinking about purchasing for an engagement ring. I think my girlfriend will like it because she likes the fancy diamonds and heart shaped diamonds. What do you think? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/yellow/heart-cut-0.52-carat-vs2-clarity-sku-167421?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Halo Setting

Hi I’m getting this ring https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-princess-center-item-17453?a_aid=dmnd1357 . I’m wondering if it will be ok to set it (the center stone ) with a diamond between H-J since the average color for pave on the ring is F-G. and also if it’s going to come out well if set with a 0.5 or thereabout stone. I …


Q&A: Looking for 0.6 Ct. for $1500 Budget

Thanks a lot for the blogs! A lot of information. I was about to commit to a diamond to Blue Nile but listened to your advise and turned to James Allan. The pictures does help a lot! I am looking for a diamond that’s cost effective and around $1500 and came across this one. It …


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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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