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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round, Oval or Pear Shape Diamond over 0.5 Ct. for a $1,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Oval Cut


Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.5 Ct. Oval Diamond for a $8k – $10k Budget

I am looking for an 1.5 carat oval diamond, and this site seems like the perfect resource to help me make a final decision. My budget is around $8- 10,000. I have found three diamonds on the James Allen website (all on hold) based on search criteria I pieced together from researching diamonds online. I …



Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean Oval Cut Diamond with a $4k-$5k Budget

Thank you so much for your time. I stumbled upon your website and Wow…I feel much more comfortable making the purchase on line. I’m looking to purchase this setting and would am searching for an oval cut center stone carat or more it. that is clean to the eye. Can you recommend an oval center …


Q&A: Choosing a Well-Cut Round or Oval Diamond for a Pave Halo Setting with a $2,000 Total Budget

Hi, my partner and I are ring shopping at the moment, and have stumbled across JamesAllen.com. Our budget is $2000 for the ring and diamond together. I’m tossing up between traditional yellow gold and white gold. These are the settings we like: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-cabled-diamond-engagement-ring-item-17892?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-engagement-ring-round-center-item-17474?a_aid=dmnd1357 These are the diamonds I have narrowed it down to: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.50-carat-f-color-i1-clarity-good-cut-sku-40323?a_aid=dmnd1357 …



Q&A: Help choosing a 1 Ct. Oval Diamond for a White Metal Engagement Ring

Q&A: Help choosing a 1 Ct. Oval Diamond for a White Metal Engagement Ring

Saw an oval diamond online and it appears to be a great deal. Wondering what your thoughts are on this specific diamond. Like most guys, I know nothing about diamonds or what to look for. I’m reading through several articles on this site, but I’m not sure I’m going to be prepared just by reading …



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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