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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Within a $3,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Within a $3,500 Budget

Hello, I have made some research and found your videos and site very helpful. I believe this diamond should be eye clean. Can you help me out with your expert opinion if that is true? Link below: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.96-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4758810?a_aid=dmnd1357 The problem with that diamond is the comment in the certificate that says “Clarity grade based on …


Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Princess Cut Earrings For a Platinum Setting With a $3,000 Budget

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a nice pair of princess cut diamond stud earrings in the ~1ctw for my wife. My budget is under $3,000 all in and found this build your own pair on James Allen. Can you please tell me if this would be a good pair? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.51-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-pair-2041040,4543089?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately, those diamonds don’t …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Tennis Bracelet for Around ~$2,500k Budget

Great articles! What about diamond tennis bracelets? Should I take the size of each diamond and multiple by the number of diamonds in the bracelet to estimate price? I found a 2.5 carat bracelet here in Houston that looks comparable to ones on James Allen and Blue Nile for $2500 so I’m thinking of getting …



Q&A: Help Finding a ~ 5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Hello. Which stone would you recommend? They’re similar, both J colored however one has medium fluorescent. Thank you for your assistance. This would be a large online purchase. www.jamesallen.com/mobile/loose-diamonds/round-cut/5.71-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3714025?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.brilliance.com/loose-diamonds/round/5-53-carat-j-color-super-ideal-make-vs2-clarity-gia-certified-SKU-D14634831 Thank you! Unfortunately, the one on JA isn’t eye-clean (the crystal is right in the middle of the table and would be visible to the …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Side Stone Ring With $13k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Side Stone Ring With $13k Budget

I am looking for the most brilliant “statement” diamond in my price range of $13,000 – I’d like at least 1.5 ct and have been looking at James Allen. So far, I’m liking these: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4608162?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4537026?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4238210?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4390320?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think is the best diamond for my money? Can you suggest something better (I …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Side Stone Ring With $13k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Side Stone Ring With $13k Budget

I am looking for the most brilliant “statement” diamond in my price range of $13,000 – I’d like at least 1.5 ct and have been looking at James Allen. So far, I’m liking these: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4608162?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4537026?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4238210?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4390320?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think is the best diamond for my money? Can you suggest something better (I …



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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