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Q&A: Choosing an Oval Cut Diamond With Up to $4,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval Cut Diamond With Up to $4,000 Budget

Hello, I’m looking for an oval diamond. My preferences are: -0.9 carat minimum -D – F Color -SI1 minimum -4k Budget (5k total for the ring). -1.3-1.4 L/W ratio Do you think I can find something in the budget? Here’s my suggestion of a stone with the quality I’d recommend: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4623771?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, …




Q&A: Help Finding a 1.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting

Q&A: Help Finding a 1.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting

So this diamond has a needle inclusion across the middle when magnified but do you think that this inclusion is noticeable by the naked eye without magnification? Is this diamond a good buy? Budget is $5,500 for the diamond. Blue Nile LD09782956 That’s definitely not a good diamond. The specs are great, but the needle …


Q&A: Looking for a Grey Diamond for a $2,5k Budget

Hello, Can you suggest an online site for a gray diamond? I am looking for over a carat but under $2,500. Unfortunately, I didn’t find any gray diamonds over one carat for only $2,500. What were the prices you found? Thank you. These were the best prices I found for a 1ct+ diamond: Blue Nile …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Halo Setting for Under $5k Budget

I need advice on the right type of diamond to purchase for a halo ring setting (ring size 7). Looking at 1 to 2 carats total weight. My budget preference would be under $5000. Are you looking for a round cut diamond? Also, what metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) should be the setting in? First choice …


Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for Around $6,500 Budget

I hope this message finds you well. I love Diamonds Pro, and I rely on your information heavily. I was wondering if you can help me. I am looking to buy a princess cut engagement ring here in the next couple of months. I am looking to get the diamond between 1-1.3 carats with the …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Oval-Shaped Diamond

Hello, I am searching for an oval diamond ring and stumbled across your website. I know it is very difficult to assess oval cuts so I wanted to ask you guys for your opinion. I have linked an oval diamond below this message from James Allen and wanted to ask what you guys thought of …


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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