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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond With Up to $2k for a Custom Made White Gold Setting

Last Updated On: December 24, 2017

We were quoted an excellent cut, 0.80 carat, E, SI2 for $2,995. Is that a fair deal? We are looking for a diamond in the range of 0.70- 0.90 carat, excellent cut, no flourescence, VS1-Sl2, F-I range in color. Our budget is up to $2,000 for the diamond. Thanks! Is the diamond GIA or AGS …

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Q&A: Looking for an Asscher, Cushion or Round Cut Diamond for a Platinum Pave With a $16k–$20k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I’m hoping you can help in my search for the following: – Princess cut – Pavé setting – Budget 12-15k GBP – Must arrive in the U.K. within a month! N.B. I haven’t got my girlfriend’s size yet but her hands are small, so I would err on the petite side for the band. …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Cushion Halo Setting With Up to $8,000 Budget

Last Updated On: December 11, 2017

Thanks for your site and help in advance! I’m starting my search for a 1.3-1.5 carat centre cushion with pave set in either platinum or rose gold. Maybe total 1.8-1.9 carat if possible. Something like this: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-outline-and-pave-gallery-engagement-ring-item-53074?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can I get something with a budget of 8000 for diamond and setting? If not, can you please …

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Q&A: Looking for a 2.5 Ct. Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Pavé Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I’m in the market for a diamond (for an engagement ring) and would love to hear more information about your services. Please contact me to discuss further. Thank you! Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (platinum/white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a .9 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: November 15, 2017

I’m looking to put together a diamond engagement ring from James Allen or Blue Nile. I’d like a .90 carat and above, round ring, ideal cut, with at least G color or better? Clarity I can’t really tell what it will look like to the naked eye. Do you have any suggestions/recommendations? Also I’m not …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Blue Nile Nouveau Solitaire with Around $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I am interested in buying an engagement ring with an eye-clean 0.85-1.00 carat round diamond. I quite like this setting: Blue Nile Petite Nouveau Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Could you help me pick a diamond? I was looking at these two (both 0.9 carat): 1) Blue Nile LD08066526 2) Blue Nile LD08185130 What …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Thin White Gold Ring Within a $2,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, First of all thank you for your in depth knowledge and explanations, it’s been very helpful. I started reading your guides about a month ago and the inside knowledge has been great. I’m currently looking for an engagement ring. My budget is $2500. I’m willing to budge a few hundred if it’s a significant …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With Around $6-7k Budget

Last Updated On: November 11, 2017

I need assistance with finding a diamond, about 1 ct, with a budget around 6 to 7 thousand dollars. I’ve heard of hearts and arrows diamonds that different sites offer. Any suggestions? Brian Gavin is the way to go if you’re looking for the bets cut possible. If you tell me what style setting (solitaire, …

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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.