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Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1000-$1300 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1000-$1300 Budget

Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1000-$1300 Budget

I’m looking to pick up a set of diamond studs in a 3 prong, or simple and small 4 prong white gold setting, about 2/3ct total (1/3ct each). My budget is somewhere around $1000-$1300, and I certainly don’t expect to find something completely flawless and colorless. From what I’ve read, something with an I or …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With a $1700k Budget

Hello, I am looking to purchase this diamond from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-3679735?a_aid=dmnd1357, and I’m using this setting: 14K WHITE GOLD PAVE HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING. I was wondering if you thought the J color diamond would look slightly yellow in this setting? Also, what is your opinion on the quality of the diamond? I can …





Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting on a $8-10k Budget

Hi! I am looking for a ring. I am still undecided between a halo type ring or a solitaire. Budget around $8-10k. Best regards. Can you also tell me what shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion. I am thinking of a classic round, solitaire ring. Haven’t …


Q&A: Choosing a Yellow Diamond with Around $6k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Yellow Diamond with Around $6k Budget

Hi, First, thank you for providing such comprehensive and pertinent educational tools for free. I heard about you on the Art of Charm podcast. I am looking for an engagement ring with a deep yellow diamond set in white gold. My budget is around $6000 total cost. I like the look of pave up one …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Rose Gold Setting With a $9k Budget

Q&A: Looking for an Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Rose Gold Setting With a $9k Budget

Hey. I’m looking for an oval diamond between 1.5 to 1.9 carats for a solitaire rose gold setting. My budget is $9000. New to this so I was wondering what would be the best diamond for that setting. Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-2752674?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and with the quality I’d …


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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