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Q&A: Buying Oval Cut Diamond on $6K Budget in Australia

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50

Q&A: Buying Oval Cut Diamond on $6K Budget in Australia

I live in Sydney, Australia and I am looking to buy an oval engagement ring online. I’ve heard lots about James Allen so I jumped onto their website and found this… 1.60 Carat K-VVS2 Very Good Cut for $5,950. I am 5’10” so I have fairly long thin fingers so the ovals suit me best. …


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I’d like to start by saying a massive THANK YOU for your amazing website. It really is the definitive reference tool on the net. Could you please assist me with my diamond search? I’m after an emerald cut, about 1.50 carat for around $10,000 (or less!). Can you give me your thoughts on this diamond …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for Blue Sapphire Sidestone Setting

I’ve been browsing your website for a few days now and I already feel much more confident shopping for diamonds– Thank you! My budget is 10-12k and I’d like to place a round diamond in a white gold setting that has blue sapphires on each side similar to this setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-colored-sidestones/Pear-Shape-Blue-Sapphire-Ring-11153w.html Do I need to …


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Really like your website & the great information. Great job with that. I need to buy an engagement ring. I am looking for a 1.5ct or larger round brilliant cut diamond and I hoped to stay under $9,000 but I realize that may not be possible. Based on your advice, I have been looking for …



Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $12K Budget

I have been reading the reviews and have decided to ask your advice. I am looking for approx a 1.5 carat princess cut diamond. I have been online at James Allen and see a couple that catch my eye but im not sure what the best value diamond would be. My search criteria is the …


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I’m looking for a diamond for my girlfriend, she hasn’t decided on a setting yet, but she wants a princess cut. I’ve been reading your blog for a while and I’m glad I did! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond …


Q&A: Need Second Opinion on 1.25 Ct. Round Diamond at Brian Gavin Diamonds

I have just found this site and wish I had sooner. I am just about to pull the trigger on a 1.25 g vs2 and have some last minute concerns with the inclusions on the lab report. I really would like to get your opinion on this https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.250-g-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104059709146 Please let me know if you could, …


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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