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Q&A: Help Finding a 3/4 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Engagement Ring with a $3,000 Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, I am so happy to have stumbled across this website and hopefully you can help a damsel and her knight in shining armor out a bit! We recently started ring-shopping. He had already done some research and perhaps even read your James Allen Review, which was what led us to start our search there. …

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Q&A: Choosing a 0.6 to 0.7 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sidestones

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there – great site – thanks for your assistance. I have an engagement ring setting ready for a Princess cut diamond. Have done lots of reading about Princess cut grading, understand no labs except AGS provide a cut grade, and am interested in finding an AGS Triple 0 diamond. Size .6 to .7 ct, …

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Q&A: Help Selecting a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Pave Halo Ring with Around $5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, I was wondering if I could get some advice on a diamond engagement ring I looked at today. The stats are: 0.7ct, F colour, VS1, cushion cut, set in 18k white gold halo setting with 0.3ct of diamond. The diamond in this instance was a branded diamond, it was a Canadian one with a …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 0.65-0.85 Ct. Radiant Cut Diamond for Around $2,250 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I am currently looking for a loose diamond to set in an engagement ring for my girlfriend. The jewelry store I am purchasing the setting from does not have a diamond like the one I want in my price range, but after looking around at both James Allen and Blue Nile, it seems that what …

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Q&A: Finding a Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sidestones for Around $2,200 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, I’m looking to buy a diamond in the next few months with a $2200 budget. I cannot go much higher than this as I am in grad school. I would like to get a round diamond and am lost with all the choices.Is there a recommendation that you can give me? I’d be happy …

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Q&A: Picking a Pear Shape Diamond for a Rose Gold Pendant with Around $2,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, First of all I’m so glad I ran into your page – it is awesome! Second, you’ll have to excuse my english. I live in Sweden. I’m looking for a pear shaped diamond to fit a pave bail pentant setting https://www.jamesallen.com/pendants/design-your-own-pendant/18k-white-gold-pave-bail-pendant-setting-item-17152?a_aid=dmnd1357 in rose gold (they told us they could make it in rose gold). I’m …

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Q&A: Choosing a .75 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Setting with $3500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

First off, this website is great – so glad I found it. And I’m thrilled that you provide advice! I’ve asked around a bit, and went to a store earlier today (I’m in Chicago). I found a ring that I really liked, but I wasn’t crazy about the stone, and I thought it was convenient …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond around 0.8 Ct. for a White Gold Ring with Around $3k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there! I stumbled upon your website and have learned so much. The knowledge I have gathered has allowed me to drop my budget on the ring and get it sooner so that I can propose. I have a couple of questions. First off, I have selected a ring from jamesallen.com and would love to …

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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.