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Q&A: Help Finding a 0.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire With a $1,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Could you help me find a 0.5-0.55 carat round diamond below $1000? As long as it’s white and clean to the naked eye. Do you also still have a coupon for $100 off Blue Nile? Many thanks. Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other) and metal (white or …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pear Shaped Diamond with Around $1,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I recently purchased this diamond: Blue Nile LD08431086 But it’s a bit hazy in the lower half of the pear (pointed part) and I’m slightly disappointed with its sparkle, so I have inquired about exchanging the stone for this one: Blue Nile LD08732886 This one has a higher clarity grade but medium fluorescence. Can you …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting With a $1,000 Diamond Budget

Last Updated On: January 20, 2018

I am looking for a round diamond to have set in a platinum bezel setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/platinum-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53652?a_aid=dmnd1357 The closer I could stay to $1000 for the diamond, the better, but I could probably stretch the budget a bit if I needed to. Do you have any diamonds you would recommend for this setting? I’d go with …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pair of Diamond Earrings With a $1,000-$1,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, Thanks for such a great site! I’ve been reading through your articles and reviews and appreciate all the helpful tips. I’m a first time diamond buyer looking for some diamond earrings as a gift. My budget is between $1000-$1500. What would you recommend from James Allen? Thanks! I looked around and I like this …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pair of Diamond Studs With a $1000 to $1500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Thanks for such a great site! I’ve been reading through your articles and reviews and appreciate all the helpful tips. I’m a first time diamond buyer looking for some diamond earrings as a gift. My budget is between $1000-$1500. What would you recommend from James Allen? Thanks! I looked around and I like this pair …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pair of Diamond Stud Earrings for Under $1000 In Total

Last Updated On: October 22, 2017

I want to buy my wife a pair of diamond stud earrings for her first Mothers Day. I saw a pair at Sams that were .95 HI-I1 IFI for 899. I would like at least 3/4 carat and really don’t know much about diamonds. Price range under 1000. Thanks. The best I found was this …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pair of Diamond Earrings for a Platinum Setting With a $1,000 – $1,300 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m looking for a pair of 1/4 or 1/2 carat diamond earrings for my girlfriend as a birthday present. Have been looking into JamesAllen.com. Have never bought a diamond before. What mistakes do I need to avoid? Why are the settings so different in price? What’s a tried & trusted choice? Thank you! I’m happy …

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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.