Hello, I am looking to buy an engagement ring which will have an oval diamond with a 14k white gold halo setting. My budget is between 5,000 to 7,500 US$. I appreciate the guides on your website which have helped me in my search thus far. I have been using James Allen and located the …
I’ve read the majority of your articles and appreciate the honesty and thorough explanations given in them. In taking your advice I stuck in the G-H area, with excellent/ideal cuts and SI1-2 in order to try and maximize my bang for buck. If I were to send you a list (11 diamonds) that I saw …
Looking to buy a round cut diamond engagement ring for my girlfriend. Right now I know I’m looking to spend $6k max for everything, but can stretch slightly for a good ring. I think cut and size are important, ideally, want to try and get 1ct center diamond, solitaire micropave/pave setting. I’m confused about the …
We are looking to purchase a ring from James Allen as my brother had a great experience with purchasing an engagement ring from them two years ago. I would like assistance with selecting an oval diamond. I have read a lot of the information on your website about color, clarity, shape, bowtie effect, etc. However, …
I’m looking for a diamond and ring for my girlfriend, to propose. We’re on a budget. Probably in the neighborhood of $5k. I don’t care about much other than: I want her to have a simple platinum solitaire cathedral setting 2-3mm with as big of diamond as possible. The diamond is where I have trouble. …
Hello, I’m looking for an oval diamond. My preferences are: -0.9 carat minimum -D – F Color -SI1 minimum -4k Budget (5k total for the ring). -1.3-1.4 L/W ratio Do you think I can find something in the budget? Here’s my suggestion of a stone with the quality I’d recommend: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4623771?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, …
Hello, I’m starting the search for a great value ring to propose to my girlfriend. I’m looking for something very simple. From my reading on your site and elsewhere I’ve concluded that a solitaire ring with a round diamond (I think that’s the right terminology) is what I’m looking for. My budget is $5,000 but …
Hi, I am looking for a round diamond for a halo pave setting in platinum. I am trying to get the biggest bang for my buck with a budget of ~$5,000 on the diamond, so maybe an SI2 eye-clean G-I color excellent cut. I would like it to be as big as possible (hopefully more …
I need advice on the right type of diamond to purchase for a halo ring setting (ring size 7). Looking at 1 to 2 carats total weight. My budget preference would be under $5000. Are you looking for a round cut diamond? Also, what metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) should be the setting in? First choice …
Hi, I’m in the process of looking for a diamond for a pendant necklace to give to my fiance on our wedding day. This is the setting I think I’ll go with (18K White Gold 4 prong basket): 18K WHITE GOLD FOUR PRONG WIRE BASKET SOLITAIRE PENDANT (MOUNTING) I’m looking at round diamonds. I’ve been …
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