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Q&A: Looking for a 0.45 to 0.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting for Around $1,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, my fiance and I are trying to find the best engagement and wedding bands for us. I’ve read a lot about your helpful articles in this website and I want to thank you because it’s really useful. Although I’ve read a lot about diamonds, I really need your help so we can make the …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Ring with Side Stones with Around $3-3.5k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Budget: About 2,500 for diamond, $3,000 to $3,500 for entire ring Color of metal: probably Rose Gold Type of setting: Preference is at least a few small side diamonds Thank you for all of the helpful information! Last week, before I came upon this site, I was quite excited when I visited Jared and felt …

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Q&A: Looking for a 0.4 to 0.5 Ct. Round Diamond with Around $2000 Budget

Last Updated On: January 8, 2019

Hello there, First of, your site has been very informative and valuable in this exciting process. Our budget is about 2000 for a diamond and setting. I’ve been spending time on the James Allen site, Blue Nile and Brilliant Earth sites looking for a round diamond that is between .40 and .50 carat, with good colour …

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Q&A: Choosing Round Diamonds for a Three-Stone Platinum Setting for a ~10K Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Thanks very much for the informative site. I have sworn for years that I would never support the De Beers diamond artificially-constrained-supply business model by purchasing diamonds. After nineteen years of marriage, though, and after she’s put up with 1,000 of my principled stands over the years, my wife wants a nice diamond ring and …

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Q&A: Looking for a 0.5 Ct. or Larger Round Diamond for White Gold Solitaire Setting Under $2k

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, first of all, this is a great site. Thank you for putting up such useful information. I have chosen the ring, a solitaire white gold, https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086?a_aid=dmnd1357 I now just need to find a diamond so that I could have it made a shipping by James Allen, and was hoping might be able to help …

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Q&A: Looking for a 0.50-0.75 Ct. Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond for ~$2500

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you for the excellent site. Armed with my limited knowledge now, I’ve done a bit of searching online for a yellow coloured diamond for an engagement ring and I thought I’d ask you for some advice on whether they’re any good or if you have any other suggestions. Requirements- budget- $AUD3000-3500 Colour- fancy light …

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Q&A: Choosing the Right Princess Cut Diamond for a Vintage-Like Engagement Ring for $3,000-$4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I wanted to start by saying I really appreciate all that you have done with this site as I have learned so much during my search for an engagement ring. I have visited local jewelers and searched online for awhile and I am pretty sure that I have decided to go with James Allen. I …

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Q&A: Finding the Right Round Diamond for a Platinum Engagement Ring for a $2500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Good morning from the UK. Thank you for an awesome resource, I have learned a great deal from browsing your pages and am very grateful for the way the site has been written. Unfortunately I over research and plan everything and end up giving myself a headache, which I have done today. Please may I …

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