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Q&A: Help Finding an Oval Diamond for Around $6k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I am looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. With help from her friends, I know that I’m looking for an oval or pear-shaped diamond on a simple Tiffany style ring. I have an appointment with a jeweler tomorrow but I was advised to come to your site first. My budget for …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Ring Within a $5k-$7,5k Budget

Last Updated On: December 22, 2018

I’ve read the majority of your articles and appreciate the honesty and thorough explanations given in them. In taking your advice I stuck in the G-H area, with excellent/ideal cuts and SI1-2 in order to try and maximize my bang for buck. If I were to send you a list (11 diamonds) that I saw …

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Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Halo White Gold Setting Within a $7k Budget

Last Updated On: December 19, 2018

Looking to spend $7,000 for a diamond from James Allen that will go in an engagement ring. I know I want round cut and it must be at least 1ct. I’ve read through the site but still can’t decide what attributes would best be worth my money? Go True Hearts? Should I get better color …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond For a Rose Gold Halo Setting With Up to $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: December 13, 2018

Hello, I am interested in an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I enjoyed your site immensely and found it very helpful! However, I wanted your personal recommendation if you are willing to give it. I am looking for an engagement ring with the following characteristics: 14K or 18K rose gold halo setting cushion diamond eye-clean, …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for Around $6,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I hope this message finds you well. I love Diamonds Pro, and I rely on your information heavily. I was wondering if you can help me. I am looking to buy a princess cut engagement ring here in the next couple of months. I am looking to get the diamond between 1-1.3 carats with the …

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Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With a $2500 – $4000 Budget

Last Updated On: November 26, 2018

Hello, I feel like I have a good grasp on choosing a setting (solitaire) for the diamond I liked to purchase, but I was hoping to get some help finding a diamond where slight inclusions are okay, but I’m hoping to find the best diamond that where you’ll not find it’s imperfections with the naked …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Side Stone Setting with Around $7,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Ugh. Ring shopping. Please help. Thanks! I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Center Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting with Around $5,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi there, I’m looking for 1.1-1.5c round diamond for solitaire WG 14k engagement ring. Looking for something that fits in 5.5k budget thats classic in style. Look forward to hear your thoughts. She is looking for something that is classic with quality that we can pass down in the future. Looking currently at JA and …

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