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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5,500 Budget

Hello I’m going to purchase an engagement ring, but I have a hard time choosing a diamond online. I personally like Ritanl and James Allen. Ritani would be my favorite because they offer in-store review. But I’m open to other options. I’m not sure it is the best time to buy or if I should …




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/ …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Around $8k Budget

Hello, I’m in the market for a diamond and have a budget of around $8,000. Taking your advice, I think I’d agree that having a stone that is eye clear is more important than having it actually be completely flawless. A diamond around a J color with a SI2 clarity probably makes sense. I’m also …




Q&A: Choosing the Best Cushion or Princess Cut Diamond With $5-6k Budget

Q&A: Choosing the Best Cushion or Princess Cut Diamond With $5-6k Budget

Hi, first thank you for your help. As I was reading through the info admittedly it became somewhat overwhelming. You mentioned somewhere on the page that you could recommend some diamonds based on a few things. My budget I’m looking at $5-6000, possibly more. My girlfriend has mentioned liking cushion cut and princess diamond cut …


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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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