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Q&A: Help Picking a 1.25 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold or Platinum Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I was recommended to you by my friend who recently got engaged with your help. I am looking to propose approximately 3 weeks from now, so am working on an expedited time scale. I have done some research and have a rough sense of what I want to purchase: round cut, around $10k, approximately 1.25 …

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Q&A: Help Picking 0.5 Ct. and 0.25 Ct. Princess Cut Diamonds for a Three-Stone Ring

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I am looking for a .5 ctw Princess cut d-f vs1-si1 ideal cut diamond. I found one on James Allen that was AGS true hearts, I was wondering if that cut beats the ideal cut GIA diamonds also listed on James Allen. I am also looking for 2 .25 princess cut stones to go …

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Q&A: Help Picking a 1.75 – 2.25 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold/Platinum Setting with Around $15k-$20k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi DiamondPro – Looking for a 1.75 – 2.25 carat, round, budget 15 – 20k, medium brilliance, to go on a gold 14k setting with platinum prongs. Found this diamond – https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.19-carat-j-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-370042?a_aid=dmnd1357 The other two that looked comparable were: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.10-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-353339?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.12-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-402439?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? I’m new to this so I thought I’d ask the …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round or Oval Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting with a $6k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I am looking for a diamond in the $5,000 range(my girlfriend is partial to oval, but if there is a round diamond that is of much better quality for the price she would still love it). My preference is 1 ct. minimum. I will likely be putting it in a yellow gold setting, but …

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Q&A: Choosing a Radiant Cut Diamond Around 2 Ct. for a $11-15,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you firstly for taking time to respond to my inquiry. I am interested in purchasing a ring that has a radiant cut center stone with two trilliants on the sides. What would be the the best balance of all the Cs for something that is about 2cts? I am thinking of looking at F, …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond Within a $14,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m wondering if you can give me an opinion regarding the following diamond for $14,500: Is the price fair? Ho concerned should I be about the girdle for cushion cuts? Thank you!! GIA Cushion Modified Brilliant Measurements: 7.31 x 6.65 x 4.29 mm Carat Weight: 1.81 carat Color Grade: E Clarity Grade: SI1 Proportions …

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Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean 2.7-3.2 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sidestones

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. My search criteria has been: 2.7-3.2 ct, G or better, Ex cut, VS2 or better, No fluorescence, GIA only. Looking for great value in this range. It seems to me there is better value in the market at SI1 as a compromise from these specs, but …

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Q&A: Choosing a 0.6 to 0.7 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sidestones

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there – great site – thanks for your assistance. I have an engagement ring setting ready for a Princess cut diamond. Have done lots of reading about Princess cut grading, understand no labs except AGS provide a cut grade, and am interested in finding an AGS Triple 0 diamond. Size .6 to .7 ct, …

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