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Q&A: What Can I Get for a $3000-3500 Budget?

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: What Can I Get for a $3000-3500 Budget?

I know I probably shouldn’t be doing this, but I have been talking to my significant other about rings lately, and I am very curious as to what he would be able to get for around $3000-3500… I would like to have something close to a carat, but is that type of budget for a …


Q&A: Looking for 0.9-1.0 Ct. Emerald Cut

Hello, your website has been a huge help! I’m a bit of a research junkie, and stumbled across your website as I was searching. After consulting with (her) friends and family, I’ve chosen to go with an Emerald Cut Diamond for my (soon to be I hope!) Fiancee. To make a long story short I …


Q&A: Shipping & Duty from JA to Singapore?

I have been reading your diamond info to help educate myself so that i can point my partner towards the best possible diamond for him to purchase. We like settings from either James Allen https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-289?a_aid=dmnd1357 or Blue Nile Blue Nile Petite Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile Petite Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Based on …


Q&A: “Totally Confused in the Diamond Jungle…”

Hi and thanks for a great site! I have been reading quite much about James Allen on internet and I have also been in contact with their great chat support and I am impressed! Searching the internet today I read about some Britain based company named 77 Diamonds. My issue is: I’m living in Scandinavia …


Q&A: Looking for Emerald Cut for $3K Budget

I’m looking to purchase an emerald cut with solitaire mounting. I’ve visited a couple of the local jewelers and have found a couple of diamonds that fit my budget ($3000 including mounting). The first is a .88 ct, H, SI1 emerald cut with the diamond priced at $2300. The second is a .52 ct, D, …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion, Radiant, or Asscher Cut

I am struggling so bad with the diamond i want to buy. 1: I want a 1 carat color H clarity VS2 or VS1 shape CUSHION; RADIANT ( if its radiant i wanted square) OR ASHER whatever you recommend . 2: Can i really trust James Allen if they say comes with the GIA report …


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: Looking for Round Cut for $4-5K Budget

Hi, i have read through your site and found it to be very helpful. I was wondering if you could send me some diamonds in my budget. I think i have found the setting i want from jamesallen. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-double-claw-prong-surprise-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1428?a_aid=dmnd1357?a_aid=dmnd1357 With that being $800, it gives me about another $4,000 – 5,000 to spend on the …


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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