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Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $20k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: G

Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $20k Budget

Hi Diamond Pro, My boyfriend and I have started looking at diamonds together so he (and I) can better understand what kind of engagement ring I want. My favorite shape, by far, is the oval but I do not like the bow-tie effect (I understand that the bow tie effect is almost inevitable with an …



Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond With Up to $8,000 Total Budget

Hi I am in the market for a cushion cut diamond for an engagement right. I am trying to stick around the $8k range for a ring. Thank you so much for your help! Look at this one: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-3632506?a_aid=dmnd1357 It has great specs and will be very brilliant. What do you think? Thanks for the …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 – 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Crown Pave Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 – 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Crown Pave Setting

Is this a good diamond to purchase from James Allen? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4333909?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond you selected is great, it’s eye-clean and has nice overall specs. Can you just tell me what style setting you’re using? Different settings suit different diamond colors better. Thanks for the quick follow up and advice. I’m looking at doing the 14K …


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: Help Finding a 1.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting

Q&A: Help Finding a 1.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting

So this diamond has a needle inclusion across the middle when magnified but do you think that this inclusion is noticeable by the naked eye without magnification? Is this diamond a good buy? Budget is $5,500 for the diamond. Blue Nile LD09782956 That’s definitely not a good diamond. The specs are great, but the needle …


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 …


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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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