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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Oval Diamond Within a $9,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: VVS2

Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Oval Diamond Within a $9,000 Budget

Thank you for the amazing site, I’ve spent more hours than I care to count comparing diamonds online to what you have written about. Here is the diamond I have a question about: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4240891?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s a little above what I planned to budget but everything seems to match what I’m looking for. In the GIA …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Oval-Shaped Diamond

Hello, I am searching for an oval diamond ring and stumbled across your website. I know it is very difficult to assess oval cuts so I wanted to ask you guys for your opinion. I have linked an oval diamond below this message from James Allen and wanted to ask what you guys thought of …



Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Stunning Halo Ring on a $4,5k Budget

Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Stunning Halo Ring on a $4,5k Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring and would appreciate your advice. First on the ring. My girlfriend likes white gold or platinum, halo, and pave rings. She also wants the band to be on the thinner side. Based on this I’ve chosen this ring from James Allen: 14K WHITE GOLD PETITE DIAMOND HALO ENGAGEMENT …


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: Help Finding a Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond With a $3,500 Budget

I’m interested in getting a yellow diamond engagement ring. My budget is around $3500, halo style with a cushion diamond, but any of the square shapes would be ok. I’m looking at some of the yellow diamonds on James Allen website, some of them look almost like they are scratched or that the inclusion are …


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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