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Q&A: Help Finding a Chunky Cushion Cut Diamond with Around $10,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: F


Q&A: Choosing a 0.50 Ct. Oval-Shaped Diamond

Hello, I really appreciate all of the helpful information you provide on your site. Can I please have your thoughts on this oval diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.45-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-4667099?a_aid=dmnd1357 Are there any other ovals that are D-F color, eye clean & around .5 carats on James Allen’s website that you would recommend over this one? I plan to set …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $35k Budget

Hello, I respectfully seek your assistance. After many hours, I have arrived at the following two stones on Blue Nile (diamond stud set): Blue Nile LD09185469-LD09961138 The price is a bit more than I wanted to pay. Further, the amount of needles in Stone 2 is worrisome to me since I’m not sure if that …


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: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $7k Budget

Looking for advice on buying a pear shaped diamond for a halo setting, around 1-1.2 carat weight. Looking to spend around $7000 and obviously want to get the best diamond for my money. I also found this stone on James Allen and was wondering if you could give your opinion. Thank you! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.16-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4221149?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond …


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: Choosing a Marquise Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting with Around £1,900 Budget

Hi can you please advise me on this marquise stone www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.05-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-4443308?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m looking for something to set in a custom halo ring in either yellow or rose gold. Diamond size needs to be around a minimum of 10.5 x 5.5 but bigger is good. Budget is tight at no more than £1,900 GBP. Thanks for …


Q&A: Looking for a Marquise Cut Diamond Within a $4k Total Budget

Hi. Thanks for the blog/website. Very informative. As anyone, I want to get the best possible ring for my girlfriend. I am very interested in a marquise cut – I love the style and uniqueness and think it will look great on her finger. She is a smaller size, like 5.5 or maybe 6. 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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