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Q&A: Looking for a 0.7-0.8 Ct. Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting with a $4k-$5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m shopping for an engagement ring. I’d like to spend around $4000 but can stretch to $5000 if it means I get the better ring. The setting we like is: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/?a_aid=dmnd1357 Looking at their website, our ideal carat size is .70-.80 for the proportions of the setting. I was shopping Blue Nile but you’ve convinced …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 0.7 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting with a $2500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi. I am looking for a round diamond for under $2500. Will be set in a white gold halo setting engagement ring. Any help would be great. I’d be happy to send you some stones to review. H+ is what we recommend and Si2+ in clarity as long as the diamond is eye-clean. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/clarity/ Look …

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Q&A: Looking for a 0.75 to 0.95 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Halo Engagement Ring

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi Diamond Pro, my girlfriend and I are looking at engagement rings right now. She found james allen and seems to be happy with the reviews etc, as well your website. There’s such a plethora of choices, we were a bit overwhelmed by what exact diamond to get. We were encouraged by the reviews for …

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Q&A: Searching for a 0.5 Ct. Heart-Shaped Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting For Around $1,800

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I’m looking to buy a heart shaped diamond solitaire ring. I’m in the UK (London), but am happy to buy online from James Allen. It seems that due to the relative rarity of the heart shaped stones, I’ll get a better selection online. Size: I was originally looking to buy around 0.3 carat but have …

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Q&A: Looking for a Perfect 1.2-1.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold or Platinum Pave Setting

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

My diamond search began with Bluenile (my steady merchant) and brought me to your site. It’s been extremely informative. Awesome site! I’ve been lurking around James Allen (True Heart Cut with AGS cert) and Brian Gavin (his Signature Line) in search of that “perfect for my soon to be wife” princess cut diamond in either …

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Q&A: Help Choosing an Eye-Clean 1 Ct. Heart-Shaped Diamond With Around $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Dear Diamond Pro, I am looking for a heart shaped diamond to be put on a ring. I want something at least 1 carat, and my budget is around $4000. I found this diamond on jamesallen.com and would like to ask for your opinion. Please also let me know if you have other suggestions. I do …

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval Diamond for a White Gold Halo Pave Setting with a $3k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First, I would like to thank you for all the information you offer in your website. It is extremely useful. We are looking for an Oval cut diamond and I would like to have the best option possible from James Allen. The budget is around $3K. I would like an Oval cut diamond and I …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Radiant Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting For Around $4k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First I would like to thank you for all the helpful information you have on your website, I know a lot more about diamonds now! 🙂 I’m looking to buy an engagement ring with a radiant cut diamond (love the unique rectangle shape) within this month and I really need your expert opinion. My budget …

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