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Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $6k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Oval Cut

Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $6k Budget

Hello, I am looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. With help from her friends, I know that I’m looking for an oval or pear-shaped diamond on a simple Tiffany style ring. I have an appointment with a jeweler tomorrow but I was advised to come to your site first. My budget for …




Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $5,000 Total Budget

We are looking to purchase a ring from James Allen as my brother had a great experience with purchasing an engagement ring from them two years ago. I would like assistance with selecting an oval diamond. I have read a lot of the information on your website about color, clarity, shape, bowtie effect, etc. However, …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $10k Budget

I found a diamond that looks great and checks all the boxes, but it’s from a company called Parcel & Stone. Any idea whether they are reliable and opinions on going through a relatively unknown or unpopular online retailer? Thanks. We have not had any experiences with this company. I like that their stones are …


Q&A: Choosing an Oval Cut Diamond With Up to $4,000 Budget

Hello, I’m looking for an oval diamond. My preferences are: -0.9 carat minimum -D – F Color -SI1 minimum -4k Budget (5k total for the ring). -1.3-1.4 L/W ratio Do you think I can find something in the budget? Here’s my suggestion of a stone with the quality I’d recommend: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4623771?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, …


Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $20k Budget

Hi Diamond Pro, My boyfriend and I have started looking at diamonds together so he (and I) can better understand what kind of engagement ring I want. My favorite shape, by far, is the oval but I do not like the bow-tie effect (I understand that the bow tie effect is almost inevitable with an …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $3k Budget

Hello! What are your recommended parameters for an oval diamond in regards to cut, color, clarity, diamond table %, etc. Will most likely be looking for .70 to 1.0 carat and in the $3,000 range (or less if possible). I really just want it to look high quality to the naked eye, but not go …


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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