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Q&A: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.15

Q&A: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $7k Budget

Looking for advice on buying a pear shaped diamond for a halo setting, around 1-1.2 carat weight. Looking to spend around $7000 and obviously want to get the best diamond for my money. I also found this stone on James Allen and was wondering if you could give your opinion. Thank you! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.16-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4221149?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Side Stone Setting with Around $7,500 Budget

Ugh. Ring shopping. Please help. Thanks! I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting on a $8-10k Budget

Hi! I am looking for a ring. I am still undecided between a halo type ring or a solitaire. Budget around $8-10k. Best regards. Can you also tell me what shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion. I am thinking of a classic round, solitaire ring. Haven’t …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Solitaire With Up to $10,000

Hello! I am planning to propose to my girlfriend very soon and I’ve been doing a lot of research to find the right engagement ring for her. While researching, I stumbled upon your website and have found it incredibly educational about diamonds and engagement rings! I’ve read over your Diamond Education sections and have found …



Q&A: Help Choosing a 1.00 Ct. Round Brilliant With a $5,500 Budget

Hello, I need recommendation on this diamond: Blue Nile LD08152955 It looks good to me, but is it eye clean? …… Can you please provide me your recommendation on this diamond too? Blue Nile LD08764048 …… I also came across this diamond. It seems pretty clean, but I’m wondering about the price. Is this a …




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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