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Q&A: How to Find a 2 Ct. Round, Pear or Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $10-11k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: K

Q&A: How to Find a 2 Ct. Round, Pear or Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $10-11k Budget

Hello, my budget is $10-11k, looking for round or oval. I’m tall with long fingers so I’d like something that looks as large as possible. Thank you! I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond at 77diamonds with Around $1,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond at 77diamonds with Around $1,500 Budget

  Hello. I was looking for a diamond, and I just found your homepage via google. I was looking at this diamond Blue Nile LD08066436 And I was wondering if this would be reasonably priced (around 1300 Euro incl. VAT)? The diamond you found is fantastically cut, but the ‘cloud’ listed in the clarity plot …




Q&A: Help Choosing a 2.0 Ct. K Color Round Diamond from Brian Gavin

Q&A: Help Choosing a 2.0 Ct. K Color Round Diamond from Brian Gavin

Dear Diamond Pros, My gf has fallen for this beautiful rose gold Brian Gavin setting [1] so I want to purchase the complete engagement ring. I am seeking a diamond between 2.2+5 and 2.60 carats but the pricing for these seems very high (25K – 50K). Can you recommend how I can lower the cost …


Q&A: Looking for a 3/4 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire

I am looking to upgrade my .24 ct diamond solitaire yellow gold engagement ring. The budget was initially $1000 and I found #2329330 at James Allen. For a little more I found #2434183. Then I found #2329330 and loved it. My ring is a size 4, so I don’t want to go any larger. Which …


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 …


Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Oval Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting

Hello, my boyfriend and I have been ring shopping for the past few weeks. I was hoping you could help us find what we are looking for – 1.5-2 ct oval diamond. No super obvious black inclusions – preferably none visible to the naked eye unless they are off to the side or incredibly small, color …


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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