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Q&A: Round Cut for $15K, Please

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Round Cut for $15K, Please

Q&A: Round Cut for $15K, Please

Hi I am looking for an engagement ring with the following setting in platinum Blue Nile Half Moon Diamond Engagement Ring I would like advise on picking a 1.75-2.0 round diamond in the $11,000-$13,000 range. Let me know what you think of this setting and if I should buy it from Blue Nile or somewhere …


Q&A: Princess Cut Vs. Round Cut

I am hoping you can help me locate the best Princess Cut diamond for this engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/faq/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-0.60ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-engagement-ring-item-789?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is about $15K, which leaves around $12,700 for the diamond (I could go up a bit if necessary, but not sure it would be worth it). I would like the largest eye clean diamond I …


Q%A: Looking for Round Cut for $15K Budget

I’m trying to decide on a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget is around 15k. I’m going for a round diamond with an excellent cut and the carat range between 1.6-1.7. For clarity, I’m going for something that definitely cannot be seen by the naked eye so I’m bouncing between the VS2 and VS1. …


Q&A: Chunky Cushion Cut; 1.6-1.8 Cts.

Hello – I’ve been researching engagement ring diamonds on the James Allen website as per the recommendations on your site. I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond which has exceptional cut/brilliance/fire etc. and very good in the remaining categories. Size wise looking around 1.6-1.8. I found the diamond below on the James Allen webiste and …


Q&A: Cushion Cut 1.2-1.5 Cts.

Thanks so much for all of your helpful information on this website! I am looking for the best value for a cushion cut between 1.2-1.5 ct, a l/w ratio closer to 1 (square), a beautiful cut between $4000-$6000. I have been looking at James Allen and have found some good stones, just would like your …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut

Which do you think is the best? My search criteria Shape: Round Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut: Ideal Carat: 1.6-1.8 Lab: GIA, AGS Depth and Table: 57%-63% https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198083?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196297?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196892?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? Any other suggestions? I appreciate the help! Thank you so much for your site! James Allen James Allen is the leader …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut without “Bowtie Effect”

Hello! I love your website, it’s taught me a gajillion things I never would have known. So thank you thank you! My boyfriend recently started asking me for hints about diamond shapes I liked, and I said I loved ovals set east-west. He proposed to me yesterday (!) with a 1.5 carat G SI1 oval …


Q&A: Round or Princess Cut for $10-15K Budget

I’ve read a lot of your Q&A responses and blogs and I have really liked your advice and the diamond recommendations that you have made over the years. Thanks for taking the time to read my email. Your help is much appreciated. Here’s my story: My budget is roughly $10-15K with the high end being …


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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