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Double Halo Oval Ring Wedding Set

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $3K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $3K Budget

My budget is ~$3000. I’m leaning towards a princess cut. I’m going cross-eyed looking at some of these diamond photos. Some flaws are quite obvious, but some others, I’m not so sure. Any help would be appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …


Q&A: Wanted to get your thoughts on these two round cuts…

Hello, I just wanted to get your thoughts on the two diamonds below. Are they a good deal for the price? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-210327?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-201645?a_aid=dmnd1357 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 loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond …


Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on Cushion Cut Stone

I am attempting to pick out a cushion cut diamond for an engagement ring. I am probably looking at a setting with side stones. Something similar to this – https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-0.54ctw-french-cut-pave-diamond-eternity-ring-item-243?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would like to stay in the $5,000-$5,500 area for the entire ring. I found this diamond after reading your cushion cut article, but would like …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $11K Budget

I am looking to purchase an engagement ring. My budget is around $11,000. I plan to get a solitaire, platinum ring with a round shape diamond. It’d be great if you can provide your thoughts on possible cut, carat, color, and clarity that I’ll be able to afford. Any specific suggestions will also be much …


Q&A: Round Cut for $5-6.5K Budget

First of all, thanks for all your work in building this site. I have spent considerable time getting educated on diamonds and engagement rings, and your site is the best resource I have come across (by a long shot)! Just to give you some background, I am looking to purchase an engagement ring in the …


Q&A: Looking for Help to Narrow Down My Choices…

Hey there! I’ve just become aware of your site, and am eternally grateful for the information I’ve come across here. I am looking at the following two settings for an engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-0.52ct-three-row-pave-set-rounded-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1497?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-pave-set-four-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1801?a_aid=dmnd1357 The three-row pave set allows for either a round, or princess cut stone, and thus my question has a few layers …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Cut

I need assistance picking out a round diamond for platinum setting (SKU: 17002P or SKU: 11005P) on JamesAllen.com. My budget for the diamond if $13k. I can be swayed to spend a few extra hundred dollars if the purchase is worthwhile. I am completely overwhelmed looking through the JA website trying to sort through diamonds. …


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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