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Q&A: Looking for 1.6 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond for $15K Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m looking for round brilliant that is about 1.6 ct, and my budget is about $15,000. I like this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1452013.asp But this one seems about the same is significantly cheaper: Blue Nile LD02744175 Which would you go with? Or do you have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance for your advice! Love your website! …

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Q&A: “I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry.”

Last Updated On: October 30, 2017

I just want to take a sentence to say how genuinely helpful and informative your site is – a truly excellent resource. I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry. That said, I am still foolhardy enough to try choosing a diamond for an engagement ring on my own (for the surprise …

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Q&A: Looking for Asscher Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: October 30, 2017

I am looking for an Asscher Cut diamond for a solitaire engagement setting, most likely a simple, elegant 2mm platinum mount. I would like to be in $10k-$14k range for the stone and be out the door for less than $15k with the setting. I have spent a lot of time doing research but was …

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

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

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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Q&A: Looking for 1.5-2 Ct Princess Cut Diamond for Channel Pave Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

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 …

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Q&A: Searching for 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Brilliant for $15K Budget

Last Updated On: October 19, 2020

I am currently looking for a GIA/AGL diamond that is Carat: 1.6-1.9 Colour: G or H colour Clarity: SI2 that is eye clean Cut:Excellent/Ieal Polish/Symmetry: excellent Flurescence: none to slight My budget is $15000 but I prefer to spend no more than $14000. I am currently trying to sell my current .85 GIA Excellent E …

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Q&A: Looking for Oval Diamond for ~$10K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking for a diamond for my girlfriend. Preferably oval or round since she has to wear latex gloves for work and square shapes are more likely to tear. Leaning to oval due to more stone for the price. I would like to spend 8300 to 9500 for the stone and prefer size and …

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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.