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Q&A: Choosing a Pavé Ring with a Round Cut Diamond for Under $4,000 In Total

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant


Q&A: Looking for a Diamond Ring from James Allen With a $2,500 Total Budget

I’m considering buying this engagement ring from James Allen: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-marquise-shape-three-stone-ring-item-59173?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would really appreciate your help in finding the best value, eye clean round cut diamond to go with it. I’m trying to find the biggest carat diamond I can get without compromising on appearance. My max budget is about $2500, which leaves me about …


Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pavé Ring

First, thank you so much for creating this website and sharing your insightful reviews. They have been tremendously helpful. I am currently in the market for an engagement ring, and I have been gathering whatever educational information I can gather from online. After reading your review for Blue Nile and James Allen, I am definitely …





Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Halo Setting with Around $16k Budget

We are looking for an eye clean diamond with the best combination of size (bigger is better) and absolute brilliance (super ideal cuts), could you please help? Thank you. Budget: $16,000 (center stone only) Type: round; Color: I or better (is color I going to look yellow in a platinum setting?); Clarity: SI1 or better; …



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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