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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $4K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.80

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $4K Budget

Thank you, first of all, for the excellent information you’ve provided. It has been of immeasurable help so far. I am starting my research early, as I don’t plan to propose for several months, but want to set my budget and know what I’m looking for. I have a general idea, so I hope you …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Three Stone Setting

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Three Stone Setting

I am shopping for a ring for my girlfriend of 5 years. I visit your site often and have gotten most of my information from here and have really learned a lot from reading your site. I have a budget of 5000 but might be able to go a bit higher, it would just take …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for Intricate Setting

I really appreciate your website. The education and general flow of information has put me at ease that there is someone out there actually trying to help people like myself make informed decisions and better buyers. It actually stopped me from walking into the nearest overpriced jeweler and paying an exorbitant price for something we …


Q&A: Round Diamond Stud Earrings for $6K Budget

I am looking for a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight between 1.4 to 1.75. Are you really willing to look online for me????? I have been to Blue Nile, James Allen……and then I got tired! I was looking at SI1 with an excellent to ideal cut. Color E to F. …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant for $3K Budget

Thank you for putting together this wonderful website. I am still a bit lost in making an informed decision and I thank you for your help. I am looking for a diamond that is between .70 and 1 carat in size with a round cut. I would like to keep the price below $3000. From …


Q&A: Seeking 0.5-1 Ct. Diamond to Replace Cheap Engagement Ring

I have been looking around your site for a few months and finally decided to just ask my wife what ring she would like [to replace the cheap engagement ring I got her 9 years ago] … she settled upon this style: https://www.jamesallen.com/#!/engagement-rings/three-stone/14k-white-gold-round-shaped-three-stone-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1800?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am now looking at a diamond to put in it and …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on 0.8 Ct. Princess Cut

Could you let me know what you think of this? In a simple white gold ring. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-190682?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks 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 have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. …


Q&A: Second Opinion for Sidestone Pave Setting

I am looking at several diamonds to choose from. The setting I have includes side stones and pave’ set diamonds on the sides. Here are a few diamonds I am considering. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-178339?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-179802?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178819?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks for your help with this. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is …


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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