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Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for Halo Setting

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for Halo Setting

What do you recommend for a budget of $4,800 diamond. She likes round with an ideal cut for a halo setting. Can you recommend me any suggestions. Likely will buy by this week. Look forward to hearing from you. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

Hello- I’m looking to purchase a diamond for a platinum engagement setting. The ring is a “tension” style on the James Allen site, sku 11016P. I’m looking for a round stone over 1 carat, ideal cut, eye-clean, and probably an H color. My budget for the stone is around 7 to 8K US, but could …


Q&A: $5K Round Cut for Pave Setting

Thanks for the great site! Can you help me find the best value around $5K at James Allen for a round diamond for an engagement ring? I don’t really care much about the specs, as long as it passes the eye test and shines/looks excellent on her hand. James Allen James Allen is the leader …


Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 1 Ct. Oval Cut

Please take a look at this link. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.05-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-212431?a_aid=dmnd1357 I like everything about this diamond except for its medium blue florescence. How can I get comfort that this will not be hazy? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Round Cut for WG Setting

I am hoping you can help me. I have read your articles on shopping for diamonds and they are extremly helpful. I have looked at James Allen and Blue Nile (yes I read your article on BN) I know the setting I want and I have been trying to locate a center round cut diamond …


Q&A: Looking for Pear Shape for $3K Budget

I am looking for a Pear Shape diamond – as big and visually appealing as possible with an ideal budget of $3k up to $3.6 ish (I still need to pay international duties on that). Ideally not below (or much) 1ct In terms of your experience with JA – have you heard of people returning …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for WG Solitaire Setting

What would you recommend for an engagement ring with a budget of $4000? She would like a round shaped diamond and has a small finger size of 3.75. She would like 0.90-1.00 carats. Can you help me? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on K Color Stone

Big fan of your site as I’ve been searching for a ring for my future Fiance for a while now. Was looking at this diamond on james allen and it looks great and but will i notice the K color on a white gold setting? It’s also a good cut but I’m surprised how much …


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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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