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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Engagement Ring with $8k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I like the look of the ring in the link below but am concerned about durability. The chat rep at James Allen tells me that it is extra strong because it is made from wire instead of cast. Do you have any advice/comments in regards to this? I know from research that platinum is typically …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Pear Shape Diamond With a $8,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, I am in the market for an engagement ring. I am looking to buy in the next month or two and have a budget of around $8k. I am interested in a pear shaped diamond that weighs no less than 1.5 carats. Here is an example of a stone she really likes: Would love to …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 1.3-1.75 Oval Diamond for a Rose Gold Ring with a $8,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi. I’ve really enjoyed reading your site and have learned a ton over the past couple weeks. I’m starting to look for an oval diamond in the 1.3-1.75 carat range for to go in the halo setting I’ve attached. I know that the rose gold affects how the diamond will appear, and I’d love to …

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Q&A: Shopping for a 1 Ct. Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond in a Band with White Diamonds For Around $8k

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I wonder if you can help me with my request. I am looking to have an engagement ring made. I would like a Novo-styled or pave ring, with a yellow centre stone of around 1 ct. The colour is more important than the final diamond size or carat weight. I would like the yellow diamond …

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Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Band Within a $8k – $9k Range

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, thanks for the great site! It’s very educational and is a really great resource. I read a previous post about someone looking for an oval diamond who wanted your opinion on Brain Gavin vs James Allen. You mentioned you would stick with JA, because BG specializes in super ideal round cuts. What do you …

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Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.5 Ct. Oval Diamond for a $8k – $10k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking for an 1.5 carat oval diamond, and this site seems like the perfect resource to help me make a final decision. My budget is around $8- 10,000. I have found three diamonds on the James Allen website (all on hold) based on search criteria I pieced together from researching diamonds online. I …

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Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting with a $8000-$9000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I was after some help choosing a princess cut diamond from James Allen. I’m ready to buy now and my budget is $8000-$9000. If there are any exceptional buys i may be able to stretch it further. It is to be set into an 18ct white gold pave setting. As I’m sure is the case …

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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.