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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pave Rope Setting With Up to $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: December 22, 2018

I am looking for a round diamond somewhere between .7-.85 and trying to spend a max of $4,500. If I read correctly it seems as if cut would be the most important quality I’m looking for and things like color and clarity can be less noticeable to help get the best bang for my buck. …

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Diamond Pendant on a 5k Budget

Last Updated On: December 4, 2018

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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Q&A: Choosing a Round Cut Diamond for a White Gold Rope Setting with Around $4,200 Total Budget

Last Updated On: November 30, 2018

First off, thank you SO much for all the information you provide. This quest for a diamond has made me feel dumb, and the advice you’ve given others makes me feel slightly less-uneducated. I was wondering if I could get your help in finding a 0.9+ct round diamond for this setting from James Allen. 14K …

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Stunning Halo Ring on a $4,5k Budget

Last Updated On: November 23, 2018

Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring and would appreciate your advice. First on the ring. My girlfriend likes white gold or platinum, halo, and pave rings. She also wants the band to be on the thinner side. Based on this I’ve chosen this ring from James Allen: 14K WHITE GOLD PETITE DIAMOND HALO ENGAGEMENT …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Pave Setting With a $3,500 Budget

Last Updated On: November 22, 2018

Hi, First of all, like many users thanks so much for this website, has given me so much info to make my search easier! I’m looking for a loose diamond for a custom setting that I’m having made. It will be a solitaire diamond, white gold band, maybe with a few small sidestones but haven’t …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond With $5,000k Budget

Last Updated On: November 21, 2018

Is this a good deal for the diamond? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-4369649?a_aid=dmnd1357 The cut is ideal and inclusions are minimal from what I can see from the 360 view. I wanted to keep my budget at 4000 but I can’t seem to find anything near what I want for that price. Thank you! The stone is beautiful with …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting Within a $3,500k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello. First of all thanks so much for this website!!! I heard about it on one episode of The Art of Charm. I am still a little confused with all the different ratings of the diamonds and would like a little help. I am looking for a diamond that can be used in a solitaire …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Ring

Last Updated On: November 7, 2018

Hello, I have read nearly all of your articles about diamonds, and loved them. Thank you for all the info and help! I was wondering if you could check out these diamonds that I am looking at. I am looking for below 1 carat (she has tiny fingers) so I am trying to prioritize cut, …

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