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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.25-1.30Ct. Round Diamond With Around $7,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I have visited your site a few times, but then forgot about it. I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage this year and decided that would be the time to buy the diamond I have always wanted. Reviewed a 1/4 ring that had been in my husband’s family, but had always dreamed of something …

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for 1.20 tcw Diamond Studs

Last Updated On: December 22, 2018

I’m looking for a pair of diamond stud earrings with locking clasps. In particular, I’m looking for round, brilliant cut 1.20 to 1.40 total carat weight, SI-1 clarity, ideal cut (this is very important) I colour stones set in 18K white gold. Any recommendations from your preferred online vendors would be greatly appreciated. Can you …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 4 Ct. Round Diamond With a $50k Total Budget

Last Updated On: February 2, 2018

Hello Friends! Over a year ago I bought an engagement ring and now I would like to upgrade it for our anniversary. I purchased a 2.31 round, K, VS1 for about $13,500 at JamesAllen.com. I would like to take advantage and upgrade but now I see that they are selling L color & M color …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Pavé With Around $7,700 Budget

Last Updated On: January 6, 2018

Hi there! Firstly thanks for all the great advice on the website… So helpful! I’m currently shopping for an engagement ring, with a budget of around £6000 ($7700). Based on your advice I think I’ve narrowed it down to two rings, just wondered if you’d be able to check them over for me? My main …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire With Around a $7k Budget

Last Updated On: January 3, 2018

Hello first and foremost I am glad and very appreciative of finding this site. I am on the hunt to find the perfect diamond and to get the best bang for the buck. I’ve given myself about a 7 grand budget on just the diamond itself (round diamond). I plan on also placing the diamond …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a White Gold Solitaire With Around $7,500 Budget And Shipping to the UK

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I hope I can get some advice from you. I am looking for an engagement ring and have been speaking to a diamond specialist. I’ve gone through the things to look for and settled on the criteria that the diamond should visibly look good. That means, having the cut as best as possible, symmetry and …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire for Under $13,500 In Total

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi there, I am looking to buy loose diamonds to be made into a ring here in the UK. I have read through your excellent posts but need a hand as I am thinking of having a central round stone with two pear shaped stones either side. As I am buying them loose myself I …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With a $6k Total Budget

Last Updated On: December 27, 2017

I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. I really like both cushion and round diamonds. What is your opinion on these 2 cuts? I’ve seen that, given similar characteristics, for the same price I can get a slightly bigger cushion diamond. Is it worth it or a round diamond still has a better …

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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.