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Q&A: Looking for an Excellent 0.7ct Diamond under $2500

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for an Excellent 0.7ct Diamond under $2500

Q&A: Looking for an Excellent 0.7ct Diamond under $2500

 First of all many thanks for sharing this valuable information with the world! You are truly amazing for spreading this knowledge that saves many people from overpriced purchases. I am 25 years old and from The Netherlands and I plan on proposing to my lady next month and therefore seek a center stone of great brilliance …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond to Set in a Solitaire Ring for $900 Budget

Budget is up to US$900, I am looking for the best value round diamond. The setting I plan to use is James Allen Platinum Knife Edge Solitaire. I am still debating between 2mm and 2.5mm and 4 prong vs 6 prong. Here is the link for the 2.5 mm 4 prong setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2.5mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7207?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do …


Q&A: Looking for a 0.75 or Higher Carat Diamond for $4,100 Budget

Firstly, thank you for the information on this site, it has been invaluable in teaching me about diamonds. There’s so much choice but I hoped to get your opinion/ recommendation on the following: 1) Max budget for the diamond is £2,700 (approx $4,100) 2) Platinum setting 3) Solitaire style diamond Ideally I was thinking around …



Q&A: Looking for a 1.2 Ct. VVS1 or VVS2 Round Diamond

Hello, First of all, let me say that I appreciate the helpful information on your website. I’m looking at these two possible diamonds: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-201349?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73508?a_aid=dmnd1357 for this white gold setting with sapphire side stone setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-pear-shaped-blue-sapphire-engagement-ring-item-1643?a_aid=dmnd1357 The criteria I had in mind was a good solid diamond around 1 carat in size. The video that …


Q&A: Looking for a Round or Oval Diamond Within the Price Range of $3000-3500

 My friend passed on your email and noted that I could inquire about picking the best selection for my desired attributes and price range. He recently purchased some stones with your help. I’m looking for a round, I , VSI, 0.7-1.0k. Price range 3000-3500. Basically the best bang for the buck that will be visual …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Value on a Round Diamond for $5k Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring. I’ve read up on your site and spent some time on james allen and here’s what I’ve come up with. Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/14k-white-gold-spiral-tension-set-engagement-ring-item-197?a_aid=dmnd1357 (14k white gold) Diamonds: I’m looking in the $5k range, round cut. Trying to find a good value obviously but it seems like there a lot …


Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean K Color Diamond

Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean K Color Diamond

Hi there, Thanks to your excellent site I have been introduced to the wonderful world of diamonds. After taking all your comments and information into account i found the following diamond on James Allen. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.84-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-195603?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will be setting it in a 18K yellow gold engagement ring. There is however one thing i am not …


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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