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

Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire to Replace a Lost Stone

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.10



Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With a $5k Total Budget

Hi, can you make a diamond recommendation for a one carat round solitaire platinum ring with a budget of $5K? We were thinking excellent cut, VS2-SI1 clarity & G-J color. We’d also like to go with James Allen. Thank you! Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.12-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2169961?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and it’s going …


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

Hi, I’m looking for a diamond ring for around $5,000 including the setting. Round or princess stone. Would you give me some recommendations? Thank you. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Channel Setting Within a $4k-$6k Budget

Hello, I’m looking for a princess cut diamond for this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/14k-white-gold-thin-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1250?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m interested in the best value diamond for a 1.0-1.5 carat princess cut with a budget of 4-6k. Thanks so much!! Have a look at these two stones: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-1133924?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.11-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-1839192?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are both very well cut and going to look colorless. The I …




Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $5,500 Budget

I like your website and reviews so I thought I would reach out for an opinion. Out of these two… Which one would you choose? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2393328?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.15-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1965593?a_aid=dmnd1357 I wouldn’t choose either one. The first diamond has a strong fluorescence which is usually an issue on I+ colors: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/fluorescence/. The second option is IGI certified. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/igi/ …


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.