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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: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Solitaire or Halo Setting Within a £3500 – £4500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, Firstly, thank you for all of the great information on your site. I’m currently working my way through the online wormhole of information on diamonds, looking for the perfect diamond and ring to propose. I’m looking to keep purchase price between £3500 and £4500, and have mainly been looking on BlueNile and James Allen …

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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: Choosing a Marquise Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting with Around £1,900 Budget

Last Updated On: October 15, 2018

Hi can you please advise me on this marquise stone www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.05-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-4443308?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m looking for something to set in a custom halo ring in either yellow or rose gold. Diamond size needs to be around a minimum of 10.5 x 5.5 but bigger is good. Budget is tight at no more than £1,900 GBP. Thanks for …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With Up to $13,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 14, 2018

Hello. I’m looking for a 2 carat diamond, with the best cut, and best color, for around $12,000. Thanks in advance! 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? Thank you very much for the response. I’m …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting With Up to $13k Budget

Last Updated On: October 10, 2018

Hello. I am looking to buy the main stone for an engagement ring. I’ve already met with my local jeweler and picked the setting and band but have not yet picked the main diamond. Looking for a good value diamond 1.8-2ish carats and hoping to stay under $10k as my budget. Looking at round diamonds …

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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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Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a Rose Gold Setting Within a $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: September 27, 2018

Hi, I am looking for some help picking out an oval diamond to put into a rose gold setting. I have read a lot of information on your website and others about the bow tie effect. It is a major concern of mine when picking out an oval diamond. I found some oval diamonds listed …

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