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Q&A: Three-Stone Ring Style Engagement Ring for $5000. Blue Nile or James Allen?

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Dear Ira, My friend told me about your site and am very glad he did. I was hoping to glean some wisdom from you regarding topping this ring off with a real fireball: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-2115_design.asp?module=setting It’s a beautiful ring, but has taken a good chunk out of my $5,000 budget ($2,280 for 18k white gold). So, my …

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Q&A: Hesitant to Buy Online. $3500 Budget. Would like Round Brilliant Diamond between 0.80-1.00 Carat

Last Updated On: October 20, 2020

Hi, I have been secretly searching in jewelry stores locally for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I do a lot of shopping online but have been hesitant with diamonds although the prices seem much better. I am looking for a round cut diamond between .80 and 1.0 carats that will be put in a …

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Help Building a 3 Stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring in the UK

Last Updated On: June 25, 2019

Apologies in advance for this extended question. My girlfriend wants a three stone engagement ring made of emerald cut diamonds, a centre stone of approx 0.9 carat with the long edge of the stone running parallel with the finger, the two side stone set with the long edge set perpendicular to the main stone all …

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