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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a White Gold Solitaire Setting for $8 to 10k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I want to buy a ring either today or tomorrow for a round brilliant in a solitaire setting (white gold) with a budget of ~8000. The setting is not too important to me. I was looking into Zales because of the 15% discount (and I know someone who will give me a 25% discount off …

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Q&A: Looking for an Extra Sparkly over 0.33 Ct. Round Diamond

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, First of all, fantastic site. I’m sure it will help me save money and get more bang for my buck! I’m from the UK, however it seems that James Allen is the best place to go as I like to see before I buy. Now with the extra import tax to the UK and …

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Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean 0.8 Ct. Diamond for a Pave Setting Engagement Ring

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, I’ve been reading your posts for the past 4 months trying to educate myself on diamonds. I want a quality diamond but don’t want my fiance trying to break the bank (even if he thinks he’s supposed to). Thank you so much for the articles on James Allen. I was sold on Blue …

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Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean 1 Ct. Round Diamond for $5500-6000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I would like to start out by saying thank you for providing so much information on diamonds! I am looking for the following: Around 1 carat round ideal cut, H color, eye clean diamond for $5500-6000. It will go on a platinum pave setting. Any help/suggestions you can offer would be greatly appreciated! What do …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 to 2 Ct. Round or Princess Cut Diamond for $10,000-12,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi I need help finding the best diamond for the money. The minimum carat weight is 1.5 and up to 2.0 my budget is 10,000 to 12,000. I have been looking at the james Allen website but it seems overwhelming. I prefer only the GIA certificates. The setting will be platinum with side stones or …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 to 2.0 Ct. Diamond for $ 10 to 12k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

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Q&A: Buying a 1 Ct. Diamond in Australia

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I’m after a 1 carat diamond to be set in a ring at a later date. At this stage I am round cut and I’d like to spend no more than $5,000 Australian dollars. Obviously I’d like to achieve the best colour, clarity, cut etc as possible within that budget. Are you able to …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond to Look Awesome in a White Gold Wedding Set

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I am looking to buy my first and hopefully last engagement ring. The link is the setting im going to be putting it in. My girl friends ring size is a 5 so I was thinking that a .75ct center stone would be big enough. Im just stuck trying to find the one with …

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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.