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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With Around $6-7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Fiery and Brilliant Round Diamond With a $5-6k Total Budget

Hello, Hoping you can provide me with some help. I am looking for an eye clean, well balanced, brilliant cut solitaire diamond with brilliance and fire. H-J color, a white gold setting, for the best value. My total budget is $5000.00-$6000.00. Look forward to hearing back and working with your team. Thanks. If an extraordinary …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Well Cut Round Brilliant With a $6-7k Budget

Hi, I recently purchased a hearts and arrow diamond from James Allen but I don’t find it very sparkling after I went out compare with only a “good” cut grade diamond. I would like you get some help from you guys picking a perfect diamond for my wife. My budget is around 6k to 7k. …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting for Under $8,000 In Total

Hi! I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond for this setting from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-round-split-band-diamond-halo-engagement-ring-item-49498?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’d like something over 1.0 carat as it’s a pretty substantial setting and spend less than $8,000. Everytime I think I’ve found the one, the expert gemologist dings it based on the crown/pavilion angles or the depth. Can you help? …



Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $6,500 Total Budget

Hi, I’m going to propose to my girlfriend next month and have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to buying a diamond. I know she wants an oval cut but I’m overwhelmed with all the different choices/filters on the diamond sales websites. I would like to get her a 1 ct. minimum diamond …



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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