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Q&A: Looking to Buy the Largest Possible Eye-Clean Round Diamond for $15,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First of all, I just wanted to say that you have a wonderful website and thank you for all the useful information! I am very grateful that you guys are willing to take the time to answer questions and provide help for people like me that aren’t that experienced with diamonds and don’t know what …

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Q&A: Looking for a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Setting Platinum Ring within $20K Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I just came across your website today. I’m looking for an engagement ring and am curious how your service works? I’m mostly looking at James Allen per your reviews. My guess would be that you get paid a commission from the seller that you recommend? If this is the case I’d like to work with …

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Q&A: Choosing a Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring for $2K-3K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello there! My budget is between 2K-3K. Platinum metal and plain solitaire. Thank you for your help. I’d be happy to help. What shape would you like? Well, I’m open to any suggestion in terms of the shape. Granted that my budget is in the very low end, what shape would produce the best looking …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Side Stones on $4000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

1. $4000 max 2. White gold or Platinum 3. Side diamonds … Looking for a 1 carat round diamond. I am trying to find the best value for my money. Would consider enhanced diamond. I have been on James Allen looking, but hard to know what inclusions I live with. With a pave/sidestone settings, …

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Q&A: Finding a 0.6 to 1 Ct. Diamond for an Engagement Ring with $1800-$2300 Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I am currently looking at getting an engagement ring and diamond and was wondering what your take on getting them separate vs. together is? If I get both separately what are my options for getting them put together? My budget is about $1800-$2300 total. I am looking for a round cut somewhere around .6-1 …

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Q&A: Searching for an Eye-Clean Round Diamond over 2 Ct. for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello and thank you in advance for your help. I am looking for a 2+ carat eye clean round brilliant diamond in the $20000.00 range. I would like to use a platinum setting similar to this Blue Nile Hand Engraved Solitaire Engagement Ring, although I didn’t see this on James Allen’s sight, not sure if …

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Q&A: Looking for the Best Diamond for a 14k White Gold Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, Thank you so very much for the service you provide here. I am beginning my initial process of looking at stones for an engagement ring. I am trying to find either a cushion brilliant or cushion modified brilliant cut stone that will be clean to the naked eye and hopefully in the 1.5-2.0 caret …

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval Diamond below $2500 for a White Gold Halo Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I have been reading your website and wanted to get your opinion on some oval diamonds. 1. I am looking to stay at or below $2500 for the diamond. 2. I am planning on 14k white gold 3. Want to get an oval halo with stones on the band … Over the weekend, I …

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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.