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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: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Platinum Pavé Setting With Up to $7,500 Budget

Last Updated On: February 2, 2018

Hello. I just stumbled across your article providing tips for purchasing cushion cut diamonds. I have unexpectedly found myself in the market for a loose diamond. Several months ago my wife’s diamond fell out of her ring and it was lost. It was a princess cut diamond (1.21 carats, F color, SI1 clarity). It was …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 Ct. Marquise-Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I found your site to have quite useful information. You asked for questions quite a few times, so here you are: I am looking to “upgrade” the diamond in my wife’s engagement ring. We purchased the original 0.25 ct marquise 40 years ago when we were broke graduate students. Since she wanted a marquise …

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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting with Around $12k Budget

Last Updated On: January 6, 2018

I am getting a new ring for 40th anniversary. I have been looking at JA website and need help. Here is what I want: – 1.5 Emerald Cut Diamond/rectangular high quality – simple 18ct yellow gold ring with white gold setting Total Budget around $12,000. Thank you and great info on your website! I looked …

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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 Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Pavé Ring With Shipping to Australia and $3,500 Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, We live in Australia so are looking for an engagement ring that can be shipped here. I’ve been doing a bit of research and found that the price of the rings online are substantially lower than walking into a shop. The whole process is quite overwhelming though! I’ve been looking at Blue Nile and …

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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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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Channel Setting With A $10,000 to $11,000 Budget

Last Updated On: December 24, 2017

Hi, I’m shopping for an engagement ring with a budget of about $10,000 to $11,000. I want to get as close to a 2 carat ring as I can with my budget. I like the following ring from James Allen: PLATINUM BOW-TIE CHANNEL SET DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING SKU:1219P and was considering the following diamond: 1.71 …

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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.