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Q&A: Choosing a Pair of 0.5 Ct. Total Weight Round Diamonds for Leverback Earrings with Around $1,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I’m looking for a pair of diamond earrings, preferably on a platinum or 18k white gold with lever back style. I guess 0.5 total carat weight would be about the right size for my ears. I want to use the earrings on daily basis, but I want them to still have premium quality. My budget …

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Q&A: Help choosing the Qualities to Focus on When Buying a Smaller 0.35-0.45 Ct. Round Diamond

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, First of all, thank you for a great site! I’m looking to buy a solitaire engagement ring in white gold with a smaller stone, 0,35-0,45 ct (round). I know you mostly advise people interested in larger stones, but the key word here is discrete but still sparkly. My question is regarding colour, should I think …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for an Engagement Ring with $1000 Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I am currently looking for a diamond ring for my wife and my budget is $1000, including the ring. I was wondering if you can help me find something around my budget… if at all possible. Sure. What shape do you want? I am looking for a round shape. I know my budget is low but …

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Q&A: Searching for a 0.2 to 0.5 Ct. Diamond With Around $1000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, can you recommend any classic one stone ring for under $1000 (as cheap as possible) We are looking for a diamond between 0.2 to 0.5, clarity and color are not importance as long as it is not extremely visible with naked eyes. I assume cut is important here but I am not very picky …

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Q&A: Torn Between Three Small Round Diamonds for Under $430 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hey guys, I’m so glad to find your site. I have a quandary that I’m hoping you can help me with. I am looking to buy a sort of pre-engagement ring, which means I am looking for a small diamond. Without regard to setting yet, I have been running between Brian Gavin, James Allen, and …

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Q&A: Choosing a Pair of Princess Cut Diamonds for Stud Earrings with Around $2000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First off, I want to say thank you. Discovered your site this morning having only known about Blue Nile during my research and have already learnt so much. In addition I was apparently focusing on all the important stuff that apparently doesn’t matter beyond a certain quality threshold. Now to my question: Which pair of …

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Q&A: Looking for an Extra Sparkly over 0.33 Ct. Round Diamond

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, First of all, fantastic site. I’m sure it will help me save money and get more bang for my buck! I’m from the UK, however it seems that James Allen is the best place to go as I like to see before I buy. Now with the extra import tax to the UK and …

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Q&A: Looking for a Perfect 0.3 to 0.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $2000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I read that you are willing to help people find the best possible diamond. I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend with an overall budget of about $2000. I’ve had a few conversations with her and I know that she prefers a princess cut diamond. She also doesn’t like big diamonds. Her …

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