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Q&A: Looking for a Heart-Shaped Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With Around $3k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Heart Cut

Q&A: Looking for a Heart-Shaped Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With Around $3k Budget

Q&A: Looking for a Heart-Shaped Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With Around $3k Budget

I am looking for an engagement ring. My fiancee wishes for me to pick the ring without her involvement. Her only request was that it not be ostentatious. I have read through your site and based on what I have read I was considering this ring from James Allen. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/heart-shaped/0.96-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3501586?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-25mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-8994?a_aid=dmnd1357 I wanted to get …


Q&A: Choosing a Yellow Diamond with Around $6k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Yellow Diamond with Around $6k Budget

Hi, First, thank you for providing such comprehensive and pertinent educational tools for free. I heard about you on the Art of Charm podcast. I am looking for an engagement ring with a deep yellow diamond set in white gold. My budget is around $6000 total cost. I like the look of pave up one …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Fancy Vivid Diamond for Around $1,500

Q&A: Help Choosing a Fancy Vivid Diamond for Around $1,500

What about IGL certificates is it better than IGI and GIA? Benma Fancy Color Diamonds only have IGL certificates. No. In most cases, diamonds with IGL are artificially enhanced which is something you don’t want. If they sell diamonds with only IGL, walk away and go with a company that sells GIA stones. If you’re …


Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Heart Shaped Diamond for a Solitaire

Hi, I am thinking of getting a heart-shaped 2+ carat solitaire for my wife – 10th wedding anniversary. Good idea to get it off Blue Nile? If so, can you give me one of those discount codes? If you find a good one there, then why not. Here is the coupon for $50 off: [contact …


Q&A: Did I Get a Good Deal Purchasing at Kay Jewelers?

Hello, I recently bought an engagement ring for my girlfriend from Kay Jewelers. They sold me a heart shaped diamond that was .91 carats, H color and I1 in clarity. The diamond itself was originally over $5000 and they said they would give me a deal for $4600. I had a trade in that I …


Q&A: Fancy Color Diamond for Investment Purposes?

Hi. I’m looking for a diamond to keep as an investment, where its value will be appreciated over time. I have these 3 from Blue Nile in mind. I particularly like the color ones over the clear one. However, some told me that it would be easier to resell the clear diamond than the 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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