We are reader-supported. Buying through any red colored link on our site may earn us commissions. Learn More.

Q&A: Experience Shopping for a 3 Ct. Oval Diamond on a $40k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 3.00

Q&A: Experience Shopping for a 3 Ct. Oval Diamond on a $40k Budget

I am looking to upgrade to a 3-4 carat oval. Budget is around $40k. I will set it in white gold, not sure about a halo. Budget can be increased but would prefer not to. I found these two diamonds to be beautiful options for your upgrade: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/3.08-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3754785?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD09734401 Both are eye-clean, with …





Q&A: Looking for a 3 Ct. Round Diamond With Around $30k Budget

Q&A: Looking for a 3 Ct. Round Diamond With Around $30k Budget

Hello! I am looking to purchase the below diamond from Ritani and currently have it on hold. Before I move forward I would love to get your input and also to ask you if there might be something comparable out there that you’ve seen. My original budget was $30k, but I wasn’t finding anything I …


Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With Filigree

Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With Filigree

Is ‘The Gem Guide’ publication truly a wholesale price guide? I’m interested in purchasing a round cut diamond, excellent or Ideal cut, VVS2 or better, H or better, no fluorescence, 3 to 3-1/2 carats. Do any of the above benchmarks represent a poor value, ie – would anyone other than a jeweler see a difference …



Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond With Up to $30k Budget

Hello; Looking at the following ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/complete-ring/ What do you think? Is this good value? Wanting to go with a cushion cut in a platinum setting. Don’t want halo setting, but open to other ideas. Kind of like the tapered baguette… Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks! Can you send me the links to the …


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.

Please enter your email address to receive your 25% off coupon code:

Here is your coupon code: GFDSF3GF

Diamond Pro

Diamond Pro

  • Unfortunately, the AI chat we worked so hard training is not helping our readers the way we would like. You deserve the best advice you can get.

    Would you like to contact a human diamond pro? Just fill out this email form and we will answer you ASAP (usually within one day).

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.