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Q&A: Choosing the Biggest Round Diamond With Up to $25,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Choosing the Biggest Round Diamond With Up to $25,000 Budget

Hello, I am looking to get a the biggest diamond I can with decent color for around 20-25k. This is to be in a small simple band. Also, is financing available? I’d be happy to help you. Yes, financing is available with some companies. Can you tell me what shape diamond are you interested in? …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Brilliant for a Rose Gold Solitaire

Hello, and thank you in advance for considering my request! I’m looking to find a round diamond in the 0.3 – 0.4 carat range, with the idea of setting it as a solitaire in a rose gold ring. First, what color stone do you recommend to go with rose gold? Elsewhere on the site you …



Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Rose Gold Pave Within a $4,500 Budget

Your articles have been incredibly helpful, and really put me at ease in this search. Many thanks. I’m looking for a brilliant round in a rose gold pave setting for a total price of 4-4.5k. I’m looking at this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-rose-gold-petite-pave-engagement-ring-flush-fit-item-56265?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’ve found this diamond, which I think follows your advice. Of course, I’d love …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $5,500 Budget

I am looking for a solitaire 1.5-2.0 carat round cut diamond. Which one would you recommend for most value? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. Can you give me your ballpark figure of what you’re planning to spend? Then I’ll be able to help you …


Q&A: Looking for a 3/4 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire

I am looking to upgrade my .24 ct diamond solitaire yellow gold engagement ring. The budget was initially $1000 and I found #2329330 at James Allen. For a little more I found #2434183. Then I found #2329330 and loved it. My ring is a size 4, so I don’t want to go any larger. Which …


Q&A: Choosing a Vintage Diamond Ring With $2,500 Total Budget

You previously assisted with locating some diamond earrings, could you help again with an engagement ring please? Thanks in advance. Can you tell me what shape diamond, style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) are you looking for? Also, what is your ballpark budget? I was thinking that it …


Q&A: Help Finding a 0.5 Ct Round Diamond for a Halo Setting

I’m not sure how this works but I just thought I’d send an email. I’m living in the UK looking to buy an engagement ring. I came across James Allen and it sounds like that’s the place to get a diamond on the internet. I’m looking at something quite small, between 0.4-0.6 carat. The main …


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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