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Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $6k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $6k Budget

Hello, I am looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. With help from her friends, I know that I’m looking for an oval or pear-shaped diamond on a simple Tiffany style ring. I have an appointment with a jeweler tomorrow but I was advised to come to your site first. My budget for …




Q&A: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond Within a $15k Budget

Hi! I was wondering if you could give me your opinion about whether this diamond, 2 carat, E color, and SI1 is “eye clean”? Thanks for any help you can give! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/2.00-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-5169301?a_aid=dmnd1357 The issue with the diamond is its medium fluorescence. It can cause a hazy look on E color grades. That’s why I don’t …



Q&A: Help Finding a 2.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire Setting

2 friends referred me to this site. Looking for the best value diamond possible, would love some help! Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking for? One last question, what’s your approximate budget? Then I’ll be happy …


Q&A: Choosing a Beautifully Cut Round Diamond for Under $2000

Thank you so much for this site. It’s really helped me become much better informed about the purchasing of diamonds. James Allen currently has a sale on settings so I’m looking to get a .50-.60 round diamond with True Heart mark in a halo setting for anywhere between $1500-$2000 for the diamond. I’ve included two …


Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond

https://parcelandstone.com/diamond/Marquise/1.60-carat-D-color-SI1-clarity-stockNo-180155-19 Hey, I would like to know if this diamond is a good deal? I’ve gotten more confused the more I look into diamonds and the more I talk to ‘experts’. Diamond is a 1.6 ct, SI1, color D, cut excellent. It is $8224. Thanks!! I’m afraid that the crystal will be eye-visible. That’s why …


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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