We are reader-supported. Buying through any red colored link on our site may earn us commissions. Learn More.

Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Cushion Cut Diamond on a $3,7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.95

Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Cushion Cut Diamond on a $3,7k Budget

Hello. I am looking for a diamond. About 1 carat. I am thinking round, oval, princess or radiant. Is one shape better than another? Can you suggest some brilliant choices that would pair well with a white gold setting and be in the $3200-3700 range? Also, is platinum that much better than white gold? As …


Q&A: Looking for a Heart-Shaped Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With Around $3k Budget

Q&A: Looking for a Heart-Shaped Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With Around $3k Budget

I am looking for an engagement ring. My fiancee wishes for me to pick the ring without her involvement. Her only request was that it not be ostentatious. I have read through your site and based on what I have read I was considering this ring from James Allen. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/heart-shaped/0.96-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3501586?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-25mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-8994?a_aid=dmnd1357 I wanted to get …



Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $2,500 – $4,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …


Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $2,500 – 4,500 Budget

HI, I’m looking for an emerald cut diamond, with a price range of about $2500-$4500, with something around 1 carat. Thank you. I looked around and I like these diamonds for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3075696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3183890?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.96-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3357146?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3336515?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut and any of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think? Thanks for …



Q&A: Am I Being Offered a Fair Deal on a 1.00 G VS2 GIA Diamond?

Hi, I found the ring in the setting my girlfriend likes. The merchant will sell me the whole ring for $7,495; the ring setting itself (with about .7 in small diamonds in 14k white gold) is $2,470. They would attach-get this-a 1 carat (exactly) G VS2 ring with an excellent cut for $5,025! ($2,470+$5,025 = …



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.

Please enter your email address to receive your 25% off coupon code:

Here is your coupon code: GFDSF3GF

Diamond Pro

Diamond Pro

  • Unfortunately, the AI chat we worked so hard training is not helping our readers the way we would like. You deserve the best advice you can get.

    Would you like to contact a human diamond pro? Just fill out this email form and we will answer you ASAP (usually within one day).

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.