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Q&A: Looking for a Pear Shaped Diamond for $4000-5000

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for a Pear Shaped Diamond for $4000-5000

I am looking at this engagement ring ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-CT-PEAR-SHAPE-SPLIT-SHANK-HALO-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-RING-/180975447985#vi-content ) and was wondering what your opinions were for the price. My absolute max price would be around $6,000 for a ring but would like to spend more around $4000-5000. Do you think this is a good one for what I would be getting? She really …


Q&A: Hunting for 1.05 – 1.15 Carat with Excellent Cut

Q&A: Hunting for 1.05 – 1.15 Carat with Excellent Cut

 I am looking for a nice diamond G VS2 between 1.05 – 1.15 karat with excellent cut, polish and proportions with a better price. I looked at JA because they post actual pictures of the diamonds. Any help would be greatly appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut for $5K Budget

Thank you for this great site an your service to vulnerable consumers. I’m looking for an Oval diamond up to $5000ish and near 1ct. (.9 to .99) to go into a white gold Halo setting. What do you recommend? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Pave Setting

First off, thank you for putting together such a great website. It’s been a fantastic resource in my search to find the perfect engagement ring. I’ve selected my setting which can be viewed here: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-pave-set-four-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-3249?a_aid=dmnd1357 Now I’m ready to chose my diamond but need to know I’m getting the best diamond for my money, so …


Q&A: $6K Budget for Round Brilliant Cut Solitaire

My budget is $6,000 for the diamond. I want a round cut diamond that will be set on a solitaire setting. Obviously the more carats the better but I want the diamond that looks the best to the naked eye (don’t want a faint of yellow or any visible inclusions to the naked eye). James …


Q&A: Canadian Princess (Cut)

Looking to seal the deal here soon. I know for a fact my finance to be (hopefully) would prefer a princess cut. I live in Canada and have been on Blue Nile a lot lately. I have read and taken your advice on specs etc. I notice that you recommend James Allen a lot. Is …


Q&A: Princess or Round for Halo Pave Setting

Q&A: Princess or Round for Halo Pave Setting

Hello! I’m at the very beginning stages of purchasing a diamond engagement ring for my girlfriend and came across this website while trying to educate myself. I’m hopeful you can help! She has semi-wide fingers around 7-7.5 size ring finger so don’t want it to be too tiny. She really liked the halo princess cut …


Q&A: “It’s crazy how much info…goes into such a tiny rock…”

Hey guys, I really enjoy watching your videos and checking out your site! There is so much info, its crazy how much information and research goes into such a tiny rock. I am looking for a Round Cut, I/H Color, SI2/SI1 with the best cut possible. I would like to keep it around the 5000 …


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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