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Q&A: Round Diamond Solitaire for $4-5K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: Round Diamond Solitaire for $4-5K Budget

First off, I would like to say thank you for putting together this website. The information here is awesome and I feel like I have learned a great deal about diamonds, specifically what characteristics are important and which ones add to the price. I am looking for an engagement ring on a $4k budget. I …


Q&A: Need Help Finding 1 Carat Round Diamond on James Allen

First of all thank you for your website. it is very interesting information and easy to understand. I am looking for an engagement ring with a 1 carat diamond. At the beginning i found things around 6~7K USD (ring included) with E/VSI grades but it was with the EGL lab. based on your information i …



Q&A: Looking for 0.7 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond

Greetings and belated happy holidays. I’ve found your website very informative… thank you. I’m looking for a .70 cushion cut diamond in the $2000 range for a white gold square halo engagement setting. I found this one (Item # 1280104) at James Allen and wanted to get your opinion. Seems to me like it has …


Q&A: Need Help Making that Final Decision on 0.9-1 Carat Round Diamond

Let me just say, awesome website mate, after reading through it a few times and actually taking your information practically into mind when looking at diamond jewellery, I must admit Im impressed and it has opened my eyes dramatically. I am currently a young Australian, looking at an engagement ring purchase. Im looking to spend …


Q&A: Should I Buy a 1.17 Carat Diamond at Sam’s Club?

Your website is excellent, but there is so much information to take in. I know I want a round diamond; and my budget is approximately $10,000 to 12,500. There is a diamond at Sam’s Club that is 1.17; G; VS2; and the cut is very good. With tax I’m looking at roughly $10,000. But I …


Q&A: Looking for Advice on Round Diamond for $8-9K AUD Budget

I have made the big call to buy an engagement ring! My budget is around $8-9,000 AUD. I really like 6 prong rings and round diamonds. What do you think of: This ring (18k White Gold Six Prong Knife-Edged Diamond Ring): https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/diamond-solitaire-rings.html This diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1345902.asp I can see some imperfections using the virtual loupe – …


Q&A: Looking to Spend $2500 for Princess Cut Diamond

Hello. I am looking for a princess cut diamond. I am looking for the best diamond i can get on a fixed budget. I am looking to spend around $3500 for the entire engagement ring. I really like some of the settings on bluenile, but i am not sure if you can buy a setting …


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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