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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting on a $8,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.80


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With a $4,000 Total Budget

Greetings, Thank you for your comprehensive website. I’m looking at this .80ct G-I1 and can’t seem to spot the flaws. I’m trying to find a diamond .7ct and above for an engagement ring. My budget is $4000 total. My setting is also linked below (at about $1500). Any help or suggestion is appreciated. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3219525?a_aid=dmnd1357 That …





Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a 2k Budget

Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a 2k Budget

I recently set out to purchase a pair of diamond studs for my wife to give as a gift on our upcoming anniversary. As someone who likes to research and make informed purchases, I found the information that you provide on your website to be invaluable. Interestingly enough, my wife is very modest and isn’t …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With a $4k Budget

Hi! I’m searching for an oval diamond for this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-oval-center-item-17457?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the diamond is $3200. I know from her best friend that she would prefer a diamond in the 0.8 carat range, she thinks anything above 1 is a little big for her taste. I’m wondering if you could help guide me …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Milgrain Bezel Solitaire With a $3,000 to $4,000 Budget

Hello, My boyfriend and I are in the process of looking for an engagement ring. We have been reading articles on your website to learn what we should be looking for. I am leaning toward this setting from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/vintage/14k-white-gold-milgrain-bezel-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-53317?a_aid=dmnd1357 How much do you charge to assist with selecting a diamond? We are finding …


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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