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

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.20

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: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond With Around $6,000 Budget

I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond 1 ct in size or higher. Looking to spend around 6,000.00 on the diamond itself. Thank you for your help. I looked around and I like these options for you: Blue Nile LD08325811 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2203500?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.23-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2610700?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.24-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2606805?a_aid=dmnd1357 They are well cut, eye-clean and any of them will be very …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Loose Round Diamond Within a $8,500 Budget

I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. I have decided to buy the diamond loose and, once I have proposed, take it to a jeweler in Adelaide (Aus) with my partner to decide on the setting. Setting may be gold of some description but that is not definite. Budget for a loose …




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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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