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Q&A: Choosing the Perfect Diamond Pendant for $2,000 Total

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: Choosing the Perfect Diamond Pendant for $2,000 Total

A fantastic site with a tremendous amount of useful information. I’m looking to purchase a diamond solitaire pendant for my wife as a gift for her 50th birthday. Despite all the information that you have provided I’m still struggling to narrow the choices down. I’m not sure what cut would look best in a pendant …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond to Set in a Solitaire Ring for $900 Budget

Budget is up to US$900, I am looking for the best value round diamond. The setting I plan to use is James Allen Platinum Knife Edge Solitaire. I am still debating between 2mm and 2.5mm and 4 prong vs 6 prong. Here is the link for the 2.5 mm 4 prong setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2.5mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7207?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do …


Q&A: Looking for a 0.75 or Higher Carat Diamond for $4,100 Budget

Firstly, thank you for the information on this site, it has been invaluable in teaching me about diamonds. There’s so much choice but I hoped to get your opinion/ recommendation on the following: 1) Max budget for the diamond is £2,700 (approx $4,100) 2) Platinum setting 3) Solitaire style diamond Ideally I was thinking around …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $5k Budget

Love your website! Thanks for all of your efforts. I’m looking for the most bang for my buck. I have a budget of around $5k for a 1 carat princess cut diamond. I found these: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/?CaratFrom=1.00&CaratTo=1.05&Color=G,H&Clarity=VS1,VS2&Cut=Ideal,Excellent&PriceFrom=400&PriceTo=999000&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=223328,204415,207195?a_aid=dmnd1357 Any input would be greatly appreciated.   James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their …


Q&A: Choosing the Best Emerald Cut Diamond for $10,000 Budget

Hi, I emailed a few days ago asking for some general assistance in selecting an Emerald cut diamond. I have done some more research and viewed some option at BM stores here in NY along with an exclusive family dealer. Equiped with the knowledge and little experience I garnered, I hit the James Allen website and …


Q&A: Looking for a Round or Oval Diamond Within the Price Range of $3000-3500

 My friend passed on your email and noted that I could inquire about picking the best selection for my desired attributes and price range. He recently purchased some stones with your help. I’m looking for a round, I , VSI, 0.7-1.0k. Price range 3000-3500. Basically the best bang for the buck that will be visual …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for $5,000 to $7,500 Budget

Budget-$5,000 to $7,500 Setting color-white gold or platinum Style- solitaire princess cut Thanks for your assistance!  James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also …



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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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