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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond With Up to $8,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.30

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond With Up to $8,000 Budget

Hello, I am seeking advice in relation to selecting a diamond for a particular engagement ring setting on James Allen. The type of diamond I am looking for is a round, 1.2-1.35 carat, H colour, SI 1, excellent cut diamond, although I’d be open to compromising based on your advice. My budget for the diamond …





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Hello, Heard about your site via a friend via Art of Charm. I’ve done my reading on your website and was hoping you could give me a second opinion on a couple of stones I’m looking at: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2786679?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2844940?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would prefer to go with the 1.4 carat because I want to maximize the size …



Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Cushion Halo Setting With Up to $8,000 Budget

Thanks for your site and help in advance! I’m starting my search for a 1.3-1.5 carat centre cushion with pave set in either platinum or rose gold. Maybe total 1.8-1.9 carat if possible. Something like this: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-outline-and-pave-gallery-engagement-ring-item-53074?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can I get something with a budget of 8000 for diamond and setting? If not, can you please …



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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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