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Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

By Mike Fried,

Color: H

Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

Hello- I’m looking to purchase a diamond for a platinum engagement setting. The ring is a “tension” style on the James Allen site, sku 11016P. I’m looking for a round stone over 1 carat, ideal cut, eye-clean, and probably an H color. My budget for the stone is around 7 to 8K US, but could …


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I’m currently in the Army serving overseas with about 3 months left to come back home where I plan to propose to my girlfriend. I’ve been searching over tons of reviews and online ” build your engagement ring” sites, but its like a sea of information and I’m just trying to pick out the important …


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I am hoping you can help me. I have read your articles on shopping for diamonds and they are extremly helpful. I have looked at James Allen and Blue Nile (yes I read your article on BN) I know the setting I want and I have been trying to locate a center round cut diamond …


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Hello – I’ve been researching engagement ring diamonds on the James Allen website as per the recommendations on your site. I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond which has exceptional cut/brilliance/fire etc. and very good in the remaining categories. Size wise looking around 1.6-1.8. I found the diamond below on the James Allen webiste and …


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Thanks a lot for the blogs! A lot of information. I was about to commit to a diamond to Blue Nile but listened to your advise and turned to James Allan. The pictures does help a lot! I am looking for a diamond that’s cost effective and around $1500 and came across this one. It …


Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Cushion Cut

Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Cushion Cut

I’m interested in buying a diamond engagement ring and was wondering if you could help. In terms of what I’m looking for: – Cushion Cut (or Round, but to be placed in a square thin halo) – Circa 2 Carat – Good quality cut (very good / ideal ?) – Color – G / H …


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I plan on going through your website very thoroughly for help with picking out a diamond. I am messaging because that’s what it says to do on your home page 🙂 Basically I would like a diamond to go with this setting: Blue Nile Trio Princess Cut Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring I would prefer to …



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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