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Q&A: Looking for a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $35,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there. I’m in the market for a 2ct round diamond in halo setting. I guess where I keep getting stuck is color vs clarity. I am really looking for that ‘shimmer’ and ‘pop’ from across the room that some of my friends diamonds have but others don’t. I know this is silly and superficial …

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Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a Round Diamond for Around $5,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

What do you think of a engagement ring with the following: Color: F Clarity: vvs2 Cut: Signature cut Asscher 0.80 ct I like quality, but I’m afraid this ring might be too small, some people tell me that I should sacrifice quality ir order to get a bigger one with more ct. What do you …

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting With Around $8,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, the diamond I am ideally looking for is an oval with a maximum price of around $8,000 on James Allen. From what I can tell finding a round diamond appears easier and I don’t want to fall down when picking an oval. any advice would be much appreciated. I’d be happy to make some …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting with Around $2,200 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking for a princess cut diamond that is larger than a .55 carat but less than a 1..01 carat– for a solitaire setting. My dilemma is which online retailer to use. I go back and forth between James Allen and White Flash, and while reading through dozens of posts on your site it …

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Q&A: Looking for a .8 – .9 Ct. Cushion or Princess Cut Diamond for a $3K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello and thank you for all the great information on your site! I’m looking for a diamond for a setting I have already purchased and have been checking out the James Allen site. The Ring can hold a Princess or a Cushion cut, My girlfriend really likes the cushion, but I am wondering what would …

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Q&A: Help Deciding on a ~ 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m looking for a diamond that’s ~one carat in either this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-petite-diamond-accent-engagement-ring-item-50319?a_aid=dmnd1357 or Blue Nile Petite Diamond Engagement Ring I prefer the blue Nile setting more, but I find it difficult to choose a diamond on blue Nile without pictures. My budget is around $10,000 to $11,000 Canadian, which is about $8,000 USD …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round or Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting for Around $7k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you so much for all of the information you provide, this site has been a huge help already! I am hoping that you can help me track down a great diamond on James Allen. I am looking for a round diamond to put in a halo setting. My budget is around $7000 for the …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond for a Vintage White Gold Diamond-Dotted Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I’m looking to buy a marquise diamond for a certain setting, and I am a bit clueless as to wether I’m getting a good deal. The setting I am looking at is at a Jared Galleria store. I have heard you say on podcasts that you can save quite a bit of money by buying …

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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.