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Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a Platinum Micro-Pave Setting Within a $7k-$9k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m looking to spend between $7500-9000 on an engagement ring for my girlfriend. She wants an oval-shaped diamond in a platinum micro-pave ring. What diamond specs would give me the most bang for my buck with regards to size? Reading your site, I have realized I can probably get a diamond in the medium color …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a .5 to .7 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $3,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi! I just found your site after doing a little looking and it is a great resource. I’ve visited a custom jeweler locally and found a setting that I think will work well for my future fiance but the stone seemed a little disappointing, admittedly because I was expecting something that looked a little bigger. …

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Q&A: Looking for a .8 – .9 Ct. Cushion or Princess Cut Diamond for a $3K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello and thank you for all the great information on your site! I’m looking for a diamond for a setting I have already purchased and have been checking out the James Allen site. The Ring can hold a Princess or a Cushion cut, My girlfriend really likes the cushion, but I am wondering what would …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round or Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting for Around $7k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you so much for all of the information you provide, this site has been a huge help already! I am hoping that you can help me track down a great diamond on James Allen. I am looking for a round diamond to put in a halo setting. My budget is around $7000 for the …

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Q&A: Looking for a 0.9 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Halo Setting with a $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I found a platinum setting on the James Allen website that I really like so I want to find a diamond to go with it from the same site. I want the best bang for my buck without any flaws visible to the naked eye. I would like a round cut at least .9 carat …

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Q&A: Picking a 0.7 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting with Around $2,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi! First off thank you so much for doing this, I have learned so much from your site! I wanted to get your advice on an engagement ring. I am looking for a round diamond minimum size of .70 preferably a little bigger with max sparkle for a halo setting with a budget around 2,500 …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Engagement Ring with a $7.5k to $8.5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I stumbled upon your site by accident and I’m glad I did. It was a great read for a newbie diamond buyer like myself. I’m in the market for an engagement ring. I have 7.5k to 8.5k budget with setting. I would like to get a great 1ct round diamond to go with the …

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Q&A: Looking for a 3-3.25 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting for Around $30k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First of all thank you for putting this website together, it is the best diamond resource I found on the internet. I love how you acknowledge that diamond prices are artificially inflated by DeBeers and that selling will likely result in a loss but that we all still have to buy diamonds anyway! Your honesty …

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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.