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Q&A: Looking for Best 0.5 Ct. Round Diamond for $1500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Looking for Best 0.5 Ct. Round Diamond for $1500 Budget

My fiancé and I are planning to purchase my engagement ring from James Allen in the next few days and we would like your help in choosing the best diamond for our budget. We are looking to get at least 0.5 carats. Here is the setting we have chosen: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-18k-White-Gold-Pave-Set-Diamond-Engagement-Ring.html We are hoping to spend …


Q&A: In the Market for a Diamond Pendant Anniversary Gift

I am in the market to buy a diamond pendant for my wife for our anniversary. What I’m looking for is a round cut diamond in the 1 carat neighborhood. For me value is important – I don’t want to waste any money on stuff that cannot be determined with the naked eye. Seems like …


Q&A: “May I get your opinion on this rock?”

May I get your opinion on this rock? I’m guessing the feather on the top is not completely prongable. Do you think this is good value for money? Is this the type of inclusion that is too obvious? Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very …


Q&A: “With the money you saved me, I was able to rent a Limo…”

Thank you for providing such a comprehensive and objective resource! I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget for the ring is $3500. Assuming about $750 for a setting, this leaves $2750 or so for the diamond. I read your ‘diamond education’ articles to get an idea of what to look …



Q&A: Looking for Round 1 Ct+ Diamond for Sidestone Setting

I posted on one of your other pages as well, but I’m looking for the best 1ct+ diamond I can find to fit this ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-1935.asp We will be getting the matching wedding band as well. Thanks! Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large …


Q&A: BG Hearts & Arrows 1.5+ Cts for $12K Budget

So, I’m in the market for a round diamond. I’m currently looking at Brian Gavin Signature Hearts and Arrows diamonds. I’m looking to spend in the neighborhood of $12K for the diamond. Ideally, I’d like a size of 1.5 carats or more. What would you recommend for size, color, clarity for such a diamond from …


Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond on $17.5K Budget

My budget for a diamond ring is up to a maxiumum of 17,500. I was reading your articles and believe that the following attributes would be what I am looking for: Cut – Round Carat – 1.2-1.25 Clarity – VS1 and above Color – F and above Fluorescence – None I came up with this …


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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