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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Channel Setting With A $10,000 to $11,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Well Cut Round Brilliant With a $6-7k Budget

Hi, I recently purchased a hearts and arrow diamond from James Allen but I don’t find it very sparkling after I went out compare with only a “good” cut grade diamond. I would like you get some help from you guys picking a perfect diamond for my wife. My budget is around 6k to 7k. …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Halo With a $5k to $6k Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Halo With a $5k to $6k Budget

I am looking for a brilliant cut loose diamond for a halo setting. The budget is about $5k-$6K for the loose diamond. I really want something that sparkles but won’t look “warm” in color next to the halo diamonds. Anything around a carat and a quarter? Any help would really be appreciated! Welcome back. Is …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for an 18k White Gold Solitaire Around $5,500 Budget

Hi, Thank you guys for the awesome website! I would need some help with choosing a round diamond for an engagement ring. The setting will be a 18k white gold solitaire. This is the one I have chosen: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-double-claw-prong-engagement-ring-item-5816?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the diamond is around $5k and I am looking for the best sparkle …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $6,500 Total Budget

Hi, I’m going to propose to my girlfriend next month and have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to buying a diamond. I know she wants an oval cut but I’m overwhelmed with all the different choices/filters on the diamond sales websites. I would like to get her a 1 ct. minimum diamond …



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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