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Q&A: Looking for a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $35,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: G



Q&A: Choosing a 1.10 to 1.25 Cushion Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Setting With a $6k Budget

I would love your help and advice finding a great diamond. I read all your reviews and I really like James Allen. I know the setting that I would like (18K Yellow Gold Cushion Outline Pave Engagement Ring SKU:17086Y; www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-yellow-gold-cushion-outline-pave-engagement-ring-item-49873?a_aid=dmnd1357), and I am fairly certain that I would like a round cut instead of cushion cut. My …


Q&A: Choosing a Princess or Radiant Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Side-Stones for Around $1,900 Budget

I am looking for advice on a diamond for an engagement ring. The setting I would like to use is: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/14k-white-gold-round-and-marquise-shape-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49489?a_aid=dmnd1357 The same setting is also available at Blue Nile. My total budget for the ring is 2500-2800, so after the setting that leaves me +/- 1900 for the diamond. My girlfriend likes princess cuts and …





Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond With A $2,000 to $3,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond With A $2,000 to $3,000 Budget

Looking to purchase a diamond with a budget of 2k-3k. Shape Round Cut . excellent Color G or better Clarity SI1 or better  If you’re willing to go down with color and clarity grade, I found this 0.83 carat diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.83-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2167541?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless in any …


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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