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Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Solitaire Setting on $7-7.5K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Solitaire Setting on $7-7.5K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Solitaire Setting on $7-7.5K Budget

Thank you for your continuous advice on this site! Can you recommend the best value for a loose diamond to be set in a solitaire setting for about $7-7.5K? I found the following diamond for $8,170 but wasn’t sure if it’s a good one in terms of value. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1475111.asp It’s a bit too expensive so …


Q&A: Looking for 1+Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond for $6-7K Budget

Hello Ira, Mike and the The Diamond Pro crew! First off, I want to thank you guys for the wealth of resources that you’ve made available on this wonderful website. I am a woman who is lucky enough to be able to pick her own engagement ring, and am now tasked with the responsibility of …



Q&A: Looking for 1/2 Ct. Round Brilliant Stone for 18K Gold Solitaire Setting

Hi there, what a great site! I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring around the $500-$1000 range. (700-1200 including the ring. $1000 would be perfect) Been reading your articles about the 4Cs, so i know to look for what looks nice,and not expensive or better clarity. I’ve been to some jewelry stores and …



Q&A: Need Second Opinion on 1.25 Ct. Round Diamond at Brian Gavin Diamonds

I have just found this site and wish I had sooner. I am just about to pull the trigger on a 1.25 g vs2 and have some last minute concerns with the inclusions on the lab report. I really would like to get your opinion on this https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.250-g-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104059709146 Please let me know if you could, …


Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Diamond for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Deciding between these two: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1502933.asp and https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1464793.asp Thoughts? How much of a difference is the ideal cut going to make? I’ll be putting this in a platinum solitaire setting and I hope to order tomorrow. Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting …


Q&A: “I just wanted to say thank you.”

I just wanted to say thank you. I also want to make a small charitable donation to the charity of your choice (or if you prefer I can just give you the money directly via paypal) for all your ridiculously amazing free info you provided me. I sent you an email earlier today (where I …


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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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