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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for an Infinity Solitaire With Around $5k Budget

Last Updated On: April 2, 2018

Hi, I have decided to a James Allen engagement ring setting as follows – Infinity solitaire, in 14k white gold: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-infinity-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-53313?a_aid=dmnd1357 Could I get some help with selecting the diamond? I am thinking round brilliant, ideal cut, eye clean, ?near colourless or colourless since its white gold setting, at least SI1 or VS2? Budget up …

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Q&A: Finding a 1 Ctw. Best Cut Round Diamond Earrings For a Platinum Setting

Last Updated On: March 27, 2018

After several decades, I finally discovered that platinum was the only thing I was NOT allergic to. So, I purchased a nice pair of diamond studs set in platinum. That was 15 years ago, and I recently lost one. So I am now researching and educating myself on diamonds before purchasing another pair. I have …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Triple Shank Pavé With $4,500 Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I have a budget of $4000 for the ring in 14/18k yellow gold. My girlfriend prefers a central round cut stone in a 4-prong setting, with diamond shoulders (3 rows). I’d rather spend my budget on the central stone and am not so bothered about the quality of the stones on the shoulders as long …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round or a Princess Cut Diamond With Around $8,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I am strongly considering purchasing an engagement ring from Blue Nile. Could you provide me with a unique discount code? Thanks. Here’s the code: [contact us for your own unique coupon code] I’m also happy to help you select a diamond or review the one you are already considering to make sure there are no …

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Q&A: Help Deciding Between Two Round Diamonds for a White Gold Halo

Last Updated On: March 18, 2018

I am currently torn between two diamonds: Diamond 1: $3,850 .82 carats, I, VS2 Table: 59 Depth: 60.6 Crown angle: 33.5 Crown height: 13.6 Pavilion angle: 40.7 Pavilion depth: 43.5 Diamond 2: $3,561, .80 carats, H, VS1 Table: 57 Depth: 61.7 Crown Angle: 34.5 Crown height: 15 Pavilion Angle: 40.8 Pavilion depth: 43 I am …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With Around $8,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I am looking for a round cut diamond with a budget of £6000 GBP. Carat – 1.1 + ideally Cut – excellent Clarity – VS1 upwards ideally however will consider VS2 also as not sure how obvious the blemishes/inclusions are on the naked eye? Colour – DEF I have seen the below on James Allen …

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Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Solitaire or Halo Setting Within a $6k Budget

Last Updated On: March 17, 2018

I’ve been reading through your educational articles, and I think I’ve been learning a lot. I’m shopping for a round cut stone. My budget is up to $5,000. Based on that, I’ve been looking at stones between 0.80 and 0.90 carats (but would be happy to find something up to 1 carat). I’ve found a …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Oval Shaped Diamond for a Petite Pave Setting With Up to $5,900 Budget

Last Updated On: March 12, 2018

Hello Diamond Pro team. I’ve been doing tons of research about buying an engagement ring. I have used your website as my primary resource. I was hoping you could suggest the best value oval diamond to be set in a petite pave setting. My budget is between $5,400 – $5,900 range. It has to be …

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