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Q&A: Help Finding a 3.00+ Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting on a $20k Budget

Last Updated On: December 19, 2018

Looking for the best 3 carat ring for my money around the 15k-18k range. Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion. Sounds good. Round diamond. A very …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 3.00 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: December 14, 2018

I am looking to buy a ~3 carat emerald cut diamond. Based on recommendations, I should go I or better on color, and VS1 or better on clarity. Is this correct? Expecting to pay around 30K at James Allen. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Fantastically Cut Round Diamond For a White Gold Setting With Up to $20k Total Budget

Last Updated On: November 23, 2018

Hello, Looking to buy an engagement ring and would benefit from some help. I’m looking for something I’m the 10-20k range. What would be the next steps? 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 …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a Classic Solitaire Setting With $24k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello! Looking for a 2.5 – 3.0 round brilliant in something as close as possible to the traditional 6 prong Tiffany setting. I would like to keep the total price under 24k. I am leaning towards Blue Nile. Where to begin? Thank you! I’d go with something like this: Blue Nile LD09454402 We usually recommend …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 4 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: November 1, 2018

Hello, my boyfriend has a budget of $24,000. Is it possible to find a 4 carat diamond for this budget? Can you please recommend one in princess cut and radiant cut? The setting that I have chosen is the following: PLATINUM 0.41CT COMMON PRONG ROUND SHAPED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING Thank you. Also which one has …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 4 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: November 1, 2018

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Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting With a $30k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi! I am in the process of picking out an engagement ring for my fiancee. There are several things I have decided on: Budget – Around $30,000 Lab – GIA Shape – Round Carat – Around 3 Cut – Excellent So the two I have to play with are color and clarity. I am looking …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 3.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: October 10, 2018

Hello, How much would a 3 carat diamond run me? I’m looking to upgrade my ring and not spend a mortgage on my diamond ring. I’m hoping for $20-$30k for a very nice diamond ring that is very good quality to the naked eye and jeweler. Also, do you do enhanced clarity? I saw one …

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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.