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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: Help Choosing A Round Diamond for a Solitaire or Pave Setting with a $4,000 Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

A fan of you webpage. Can stop using the try it on section! Sooo the time to choose the one is coming. Budget 4,000 including the setting. I’m between a solitaire ($357) and a pave setting ($714). I love the pave but the solitaire is less expensive. Based on todays diamonds availability I am down …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 – 2.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Halo Setting with a $27k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’ve been enjoying reading your site. I am in the market for a 2.0-2.5 carat round diamond. My max budget is $27k. I want to prioritize brilliance/cut, but want something that is eye clean. I have been eyeing f-h, VS1-SI1 ideal/excellent cut diamonds. I’ve been looking on James Allen and am having a tough time …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold or Platinum Setting with a $7k-8k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking at a white gold 18k white gold cathedral setting from james allen for a round diamond. www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=x I wondered if you had any thoughts on diamonds I should look at for 7-8k for this setting. I have read what I believe to be every iota on your website, and I feel informed …

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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: 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: Looking to Replace a .57 Ct. H SI2 Center Diamond in a White Gold Three-Stone Setting with $1,800 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking to replace a lost center diamond from my wife’s three stone white gold ring. The lost stone was a .57 carat H SI2. We have set a budget of around $1700.00 for the new stone (willing to go to $1800.00). I have been looking at the James Allen site for .58 carat …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.5-2.0 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond with Around $10k – $12k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

First off, this site has been an incredible help. I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring and would like your assistance. I’ve been shopping and reading online for the past couple of weeks. It’s been amazing to me how many different opinions there are around this cut of diamond and how varying …

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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.