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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $5,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $5,500 Budget

I am looking for a solitaire 1.5-2.0 carat round cut diamond. Which one would you recommend for most value? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. Can you give me your ballpark figure of what you’re planning to spend? Then I’ll be able to help you …



Q&A: Help Finding a 0.5 Ct Round Diamond for a Halo Setting

I’m not sure how this works but I just thought I’d send an email. I’m living in the UK looking to buy an engagement ring. I came across James Allen and it sounds like that’s the place to get a diamond on the internet. I’m looking at something quite small, between 0.4-0.6 carat. The main …


Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pavé Ring

First, thank you so much for creating this website and sharing your insightful reviews. They have been tremendously helpful. I am currently in the market for an engagement ring, and I have been gathering whatever educational information I can gather from online. After reading your review for Blue Nile and James Allen, I am definitely …




Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Halo Setting with Around $16k Budget

We are looking for an eye clean diamond with the best combination of size (bigger is better) and absolute brilliance (super ideal cuts), could you please help? Thank you. Budget: $16,000 (center stone only) Type: round; Color: I or better (is color I going to look yellow in a platinum setting?); Clarity: SI1 or better; …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Ring with Around $4k Budget

Hi there, hope you guys are well. My fiancee and I have been looking at purchasing a three-stone ring from James Allen. The two diamonds we are currently considering are: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2338731?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2117731?a_aid=dmnd1357 This is the setting she really likes: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-yellow-gold-marquise-shape-three-stone-ring-item-59191?a_aid=dmnd1357 It would be great to get your thoughts on the two diamonds and any advice …


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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