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Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Channel Setting with Around $8k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Side Stone Ring With $13k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Side Stone Ring With $13k Budget

I am looking for the most brilliant “statement” diamond in my price range of $13,000 – I’d like at least 1.5 ct and have been looking at James Allen. So far, I’m liking these: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4608162?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4537026?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4238210?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4390320?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think is the best diamond for my money? Can you suggest something better (I …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Side Stone Ring With $13k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Side Stone Ring With $13k Budget

I am looking for the most brilliant “statement” diamond in my price range of $13,000 – I’d like at least 1.5 ct and have been looking at James Allen. So far, I’m liking these: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4608162?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4537026?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4238210?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4390320?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think is the best diamond for my money? Can you suggest something better (I …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting

I have a question regarding a couple diamonds from James Allen. First off, is this diamond eye clean? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.60-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3025851?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks so much! No, it’s not eye-clean. The feather is right in the middle of the table and will be visible. But more importantly, I wouldn’t recommend that diamond because it’s IGI certified. It’s not a …


Q&A: Help Finding an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $5,000 – 10,000 Budget

I am looking to purchase a 1.4-1.5 carat emerald cut diamond between G-I, minimum of VS2, and wanted to know if there is a significant visual size difference in from 1.4-1.5 carats? The setting will be a cathedral with either pave or solitaire. Thank you for your help. Your website has been extremely informative with …




Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $13k Budget

Looking for help selecting a diamond from James Allen. I have found the setting (PLATINUM PETITE PAVE CROWN DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING ) now looking to pick the best diamond to fill it and struggling. My budget for the diamond is $12-13k. Looking for at least G, 1.4+ct, excellent cut, GIA, little to no fluorescence, SI1+. …


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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