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Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1 – 1.25 Ct. Round Diamond Within a $5k-$6k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: J


Q&A: Searching for a 0.2 to 0.5 Ct. Diamond With Around $1000 Budget

Hi, can you recommend any classic one stone ring for under $1000 (as cheap as possible) We are looking for a diamond between 0.2 to 0.5, clarity and color are not importance as long as it is not extremely visible with naked eyes. I assume cut is important here but I am not very picky …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Two-Tone Pave Setting with Around $3500 Budget

Budget: 3500 for diamond Rose gold prongs on white gold setting https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/mixed-metal/18k-white-gold-pave-set-four-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9161?a_aid=dmnd1357 I was wondering if you had any suggestions on diamond colour. Will the rose gold prongs have any affect on the diamond coloration? Should I look for colour of clarity/size if this is ther case?  I think you should go with an I …


Q&A: Searching for a 2 Ct. Round Brilliant with Around $13k Budget

Hi, I have read numerous articles on the site and your advice has been incredibly helpful. I am looking for a round cut diamond with the following spces: -2ct -SI1 (or better) -J color (or better) -VG/Ideal cut I would like to spend around $13K. I found several options mostly searching Blue Nile and wanted …


Q&A: Searching for a 1.3-1.4 Round Brilliant with About $6,000 Budget

I am looking to maximize the value of the diamond i purchase by balancing all the factors outlined in your excellent articles. As such, I have settled on a round diamond, color of H-L, medium-strong blue fluorescence Vs1-Si2, and size of 1.3 to 1.49 carats (trying to get 1.4 or close, either way). It looks …


Q&A: Finding a Round Diamond with the Most Sparkle for Around $2k Budget

Looking for a diamond that costs around 2k. Must be big and SPARKLey The setting will either be plain or pave.  What shape would you like?  Round I think. That is the sparkliest? Yes ?  What do you think of this diamond? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-265149?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think?  I …




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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