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Q&A: “Best Diamond for My Money”: Round Diamond for $5-7K Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: “Best Diamond for My Money”: Round Diamond for $5-7K Budget

I’ve found the website most helpful & was hoping to get your opinion on a few diamonds I am considering purchasing for an engagement right. I have a budget of between 5-7K for the stone, and really want to get the best diamond for my money. Leaning towards buying a round diamond in the J …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7-1.9 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Hi, I am looking for a diamond ring. I would appreciate it if you could help me out. Here are the details: – Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, or best diamond for fixed budget? No, it is not. Quality is very important. – Shape Princess shape. – Desired Color Range I, H, …



Q&A: Need Advice on Best Round Diamond, at Least 0.8 Carats

I’m in the process of purchasing an engagment ring but I wouldlike some assistance. I know she wants atleast .80 carrat wieght in a round diamond that will be going in a white gold cathedral mount 4 or 6 prong. Im a working with a $2500 budget for the whole thing so I need to …


Q&A: Confused about Buying Best Princess Cut for ~$2500 Budget

I am looking for the best possible Princess cut for roughly around $2700 before the setting. I’ve scoured the James Allen site and came across your site. Wow, I would have wasted money. I was down to my top 3 choices after the gemologist review haha. I want to get the best diamond for my …


Q&A: Seeking Best Princess Cut Diamond for $3K Budget

I greatly appreciate the info that you have provided on your website. Had I not found your site, I probably would have purchase an engagement ring site unseen. James Allen’s virtual loupe adds a ton of value, but I still need you help ensuring that I am getting the most bang for my buck. My …


Q&A: Looking for Loose Round 0.6 Carat Diamond

I am looking for a loose round diamond approximately .60 carats around the $1500.00 Maximum cost that will be set in a white gold setting. From what I have read on your website, cut is the most important and I understand why. I found 2 on James Allen website: item#: 1353295 and item#: 1353294 that …


Q&A: Round Diamond for Custom Two-Toned Engagement Ring

Would you be able to help me source a stone 0.90 -1.00ct, colour H-K, ideal cut. I’m helping my sister’s fiance find a stone within a reasonable budget. Maybe 2.5-3.5k. The ring will be custom made with two tones of gold, white and yellow. I was having a browse in jamesallen and these are the …


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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