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

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Pear Shape

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: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond Within a $15k Budget

Hi! I was wondering if you could give me your opinion about whether this diamond, 2 carat, E color, and SI1 is “eye clean”? Thanks for any help you can give! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/2.00-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-5169301?a_aid=dmnd1357 The issue with the diamond is its medium fluorescence. It can cause a hazy look on E color grades. That’s why I don’t …



Q&A: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $7k Budget

Looking for advice on buying a pear shaped diamond for a halo setting, around 1-1.2 carat weight. Looking to spend around $7000 and obviously want to get the best diamond for my money. I also found this stone on James Allen and was wondering if you could give your opinion. Thank you! www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.16-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4221149?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond …


Q&A: Help Finding a Pear Shape Diamond With a $5 – 7k Budget

Hi, I was reading your article regarding pear-shaped diamonds. I see where you have listed the parameters for a cushion cut in this article but not for a pear. Can you please inform me of the parameters I should be looking for with a pear-shaped diamond? Thank you very much for your time. For pear …



Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Pear Shape Diamond for a Solitaire Setting on a $5k Budget

Good afternoon, I am shopping around for a 1-2 carat pear shape solitaire diamond ring. My budget is at 5K. I prefer it on white gold with the tapered ring look similar to below link. Solitaire Diamond Tapered Engagement Ring With Surprise Diamonds https://www.ritani.com/diamonds/pear-diamond-1-01-Carat-G-color-GIA-certified/D-NQ1H5Y Hope you can help guide me. I checked the 1.01 carat …



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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