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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $5,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello. Thank you for everything you have provided on this site. It has been by far the most informative that I have come across and I have spent hours on it already. I am looking for a cushion cut 1 carat diamond in the $4,000 range (to go on a $1,000-$1,500 band). I have primarily …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for Around $3,600 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello! I am choosing a round diamond between the below three and I really appreciate it if you can give me some advice. Thank you very much! 1. GIA ref.: 6187361471; weight: 0.82ct 2. GIA ref.: 3245133663; weight: 0.83ct 3. GIA ref.: 6232483103; weight: 0.84ct All three of them are amazing options. Beautifully cut. Are …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond With a $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m looking for a round 1 carat diamond. I’m looking for the best value for the best price. I mean who isn’t? If you could help me, the sites that keep popping up on my radar are James Allen and Yadav. If this helps also to be more specific — VS2-VVS2 clarity, medium to …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.50+ Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo With a $15-17k Budget

Last Updated On: February 11, 2018

Firstly thank you very much for your extremely informative website. I truly learned a lot, though I am still way too much of an amateur in this! I was looking to buy an engagement ring and was shooting for an all in budget of around 15k USD (round shaped is preferable, and was hoping for …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With a $10-12k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello there.. I came across your website and decided to write you seeking your advise on purchasing a diamond engagement ring. I have been shopping around for a nice 1.3-1.6 diamond on a nice platinum setting. My budget for the ring is around 10K-12K. I am thinking of buying it online from Blue Nile but …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Double Halo Ring With a $4,500 Total Budget

Last Updated On: February 5, 2018

Looking for carat diamond best value for my budget. I want a halo setting with round 1.00 carat white gold if possible within my budget. I’d like to spend no more than $4500 out the door. If you don’t do settings than $3000 for the round stone. Thanks. I looked around and this is the …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $20-30k Budget

Last Updated On: February 3, 2018

Hello, I am looking for help in purchasing an engagement ring. I have read your site and narrowed down my selection. My price range is 20k-30k. I want a round diamond, true heart. Carat should be between 2.5-3.5. I would like closer to 3.0-3.5 as possible. James Allen has a few that are closer to …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion-Cut Diamond for a Cathedral Pavé Setting With Around $7,000 Budget

Last Updated On: February 2, 2018

Hello, I’m new to all this but a quick study. My GF and I recently started looking at rings and diamonds. We decided on cushion cut and looked at a few at a local jeweler. One that we liked had this GIA #6245760138. I’ve read some of your articles and it didn’t seem completely “eye …

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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.