Color: G

Q&A: Looking for the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire With a $10k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I am looking for a special engagement ring. I am thinking a platinum ring with a round diamond in a solitaire with possibly a pave. I am most interested in enduring quality and classic beauty – neither my girl nor I would go for something trendy. I have been looking at James Allen and …

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Q&A: Looking for an Emerald or Oval Diamond With a $5,500 Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi there. Could I please get the Blue Nile coupon? Thanks for your comparative review. Glad they have improved as most other reviews out there aren’t as great. Sure, I’m happy to help: [contact us for your own unique coupon code] I’m also happy to help you select a diamond or review the one you …

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $4k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 30, 2017

Hi there! My fiance and I have been in the market for an engagement ring for a couple of months, and we’ve been relying on your website a lot in this process, so thank you for providing such a great resource and all the time and effort you have put into this! It is refreshing …

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Q&A: Help Deciding Betweeen Pairs of Diamond Earrings

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello – I am looking to buy diamond stud earrings. I was searching online for information to educate myself, and enjoyed your article. Went to a jewelry store yesterday and tried on some 1.42 and 1.80 ctw, G color, SI1 earrings. They didn’t provide info on the cut although I am sure I could have …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting for Around $60k

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

After reading various sites, I think I’ve narrowed down what I’m probably looking for in the 4 C’s to maximize my budget and what I think she’d want. Yellow Gold band, Round, 3.00-3.50 carats, ideal cut, E or F color, and VVS2 (ish). Obviously, that’s not a cheap diamond ($50-60k)… But do you think …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Platinum Setting With Up to $6,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I am looking for a center stone for my ring. I had a round brilliant, 1.03 carat. My ring was broken in a bike wreck and is going to be melted down and re-designed. I am looking for a cushion cut stone, and I would like to stay around $5500-$6000. It will be set in …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Diamond Earrings For a White Gold Martini Setting With a $4.5k-$5k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I’m looking for two round .7-.73 ct G-H SI1 excellent cut, no flour diamonds. I’ve been looking on James Allen mainly, and cant tell what is eye-clean or not. Do you have any coupons or diamond recomendations for James Allen? I’ve been trying to use HCA scores to pick a brighter diamond but would like …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Center Diamond for a White Gold Pavé Setting With a $4k – $6k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m looking for a great diamond – like I’m sure many of your customers are. I’m looking to spend 4-6k on a ring and diamond combo, I went and looked Brick & Mortar on Saturday – finding a .74 carat, D SI1 round cut diamond. It is GIA certified. I put the diamond in layaway …

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