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Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $6K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.20

Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $6K Budget

Hi I’m currently looking for 1 carat( preferably more) cushion cut diamond, my budget is 6000$, preferably eye clean and squarish cut. I browsed through JA and found this sku65149, what do you think? Please respond ASAP as I have the diamond on hold already, thank you so much. James Allen James Allen is the …


Q&A: Question about Synthetic Diamonds

Looking for a round GIA true hearts for this setting in the 1 to 2 ct size that looks marvelous and meets your criteria for visual and value . Like to keep it under 10K. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7746?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting …


“Best Possible Diamond… She’s Worth it”

I have come across your website and I believe have learned a ton regarding what to look for vs the ‘hype’ categories. Having said that I am about to make a rather large engagement ring purchase and would like to make sure I give myself the best possible diamond for my budget, since, well she’s …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $7-8K Budget

Hi, your website is excellent, thank you for doing this. I would be so lost without this site. i am looking for a round diamond in the $7k – 8k range with a color of I or higher, excellent cut (gia), and as large a carat as possible. Clarity is where i am getting stumped, …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for $15K Budget

Hi Mike, this site has been incredibly useful for my engagement ring search, and I will be recommending it to all my friends!! I’m looking at James Allen’s True Hearts collection, round brilliant cut, G color, and VS1 clarity. Budget is $15K maximum. Two questions please, and thank you in advance! 1.https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-194649?a_aid=dmnd1357 is only $50 more …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for Halo Setting

I am looking for a cushion diamond for an engagement ring. Found this one James Allen. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.21-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-sku-187915?a_aid=dmnd1357 it would be set in a halo setting similar to this. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-17428?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? My budget is around 4500 max for diamond. 5500 for the entire set up. I like the diamond that I viewed , …


Q&A: Looking for 1.25 Ct. Round Cut <$6K

I’m looking at a diamond from JA and would like to get your opinion on the grading and whether you feel it’s a good buy. I’ve read your insight on diamond clarity and color grades, and keeping it in mind as I search for a round cut diamond around 1.25 cts for under $6K. Thank …


Q&A: Need Help Narrowing Down Selection of 4 Stones

I’m on James Allen website right now trying to narrow down my picks. I have 4 diamonds to choose from. 2 in the 1.5 carat range and 2 in the 1.2 carat range. If it were up to you which 2 would you choose? Here are the links for the 1.5 carat stones: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178806?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73760?a_aid=dmnd1357 …


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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