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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting Within a $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I am looking for a ring that has the same setting as Tiffany Novo. I am looking for skinny pave band with cathedral, low-set center diamond like Tiffany Novo. My budget is around $5000. Please let me know if you can help me find this setting and a diamond online. Thank you! Can you …

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Q&A: Searching for a Cushion Cut Diamond around 1 Ct. within a $4,000 to $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, First of all I must thank you for such an informative site. I’ve read through many of your articles and now I’m shopping for a 0.9 to 1.1 carat diamond for a James Allen ring SKU 17086 in platinum or white gold. It’s a cushion outline pave. Do you have any stone recommendations? I’d …

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Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 0.9 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for $4,900

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, firstly, looking through your page and it’s a wonderful place to learn about all things diamond. I recently purchased a cushion cut from James Allen that’s going to be going onto an engagement ring, currently second guessing myself now. Could you please advise me if i made the right choice? Depending on your response …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I have found a white gold pave setting on the James Allen site that I like. I’d like to find a round diamond of Ideal or True Hearts Cut to match the diamond. Other than that, I defer to your advice about the other qualities. My budget for the stone is 5k. Can you …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With a $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Thanks a lot for your web site which help me a lot to find my engagement ring. I am looking for a diamond for 1ct, budget for around 4500USD. Could you please suggest any diamond you think will look great. Thanks a lot. Can you tell me what shape of a diamond, style setting (solitaire, …

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Q&A: Looking for a .8 – .9 Ct. Cushion or Princess Cut Diamond for a $3K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello and thank you for all the great information on your site! I’m looking for a diamond for a setting I have already purchased and have been checking out the James Allen site. The Ring can hold a Princess or a Cushion cut, My girlfriend really likes the cushion, but I am wondering what would …

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Q&A: Help Deciding on a ~ 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m looking for a diamond that’s ~one carat in either this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-petite-diamond-accent-engagement-ring-item-50319?a_aid=dmnd1357 or Blue Nile Petite Diamond Engagement Ring I prefer the blue Nile setting more, but I find it difficult to choose a diamond on blue Nile without pictures. My budget is around $10,000 to $11,000 Canadian, which is about $8,000 USD …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round or Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting for Around $7k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you so much for all of the information you provide, this site has been a huge help already! I am hoping that you can help me track down a great diamond on James Allen. I am looking for a round diamond to put in a halo setting. My budget is around $7000 for the …

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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.