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

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.35

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 …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé With A $4,000 to $5,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé With A $4,000 to $5,000 Budget

I’m looking for a 1 to 1.5 ct round diamond for an engagement ring. I found this one by following your advice, but when I look at it magnified, it seems to have obvious inclusions: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.36-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2561057?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can you recommend a diamond for $4,000 to $5,000? Also, are Blue Nile Signature Round diamonds worth the extra …



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 Radiant-Cut Diamond With a $7-8k Budget

I’m looking for a 1.3-1.5 carat radiant cut diamond. Can you make a recommendation for a 7-8k budget? James Allen is one of the best places yes. And because they have 360° views of their diamonds, you can easily see any inclusion in them. Are you looking for a square or more rectangular shape? Hi!! …


Q&A: Replacing a Round Diamond With Up to $15,000 Budget

Hi diamond pro! I recently chipped my .93 round diamond engagement ring, luckily it was insured. The stone was inherited so I’m doing research for the first time. The dimensions of the stone made it appear closer to a 1ct diamond as it had a really shallow depth (?). So I’m in the market for …


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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