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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Solitaire Engagement Ring With a $4k In Total

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’ve put this together, would you think this is a good match? Blue Nile Classic Six Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile LD08964463 The diamond you selected is no longer available. Have you purchased it already? Thanks for getting back to me. I have reserved this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3185383?a_aid=dmnd1357 I gave James Allen the brief of …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for Around $2,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I just started this journey of finding the right diamond/ring and just got recommended from a friend to check out your website and get educated on the matter before doing any buying. I’ve been looking into Blue Nile a lot and saw that it is actually highly rated here too. Saw the option to …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond For a White Gold Infinity Setting With a $3,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Greetings. Thanks for all the information and insight you provide with your website. I’m in the market for a diamond engagement ring. Unfortunately, my GF is VERY picky and she only likes one ring from Brilliant Earth. I found what I had seen several people mention online, the same diamond on both JamesAllen.com and Brilliant …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With $14k Budget

Last Updated On: April 13, 2018

First off, thank you for the extensive in-depth education on diamonds. I feel that I have learned the most from your site. I have chosen a 6 prong 2.0 mm solitaire setting from James Allen. I am having difficulty choosing the stone. My budget is $13,000 for the stone with carat ranging from 1.3-2.0. I …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Two-Tone Rose Gold/Platinum Ring With $6,500 Diamond Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m planning to purchase a diamond ring within the next two months. My budget for just the loose diamond is just under $6500. I’m looking at G/H colors, but there are a ton of options everywhere and I don’t know which one would look the best within this price range! Any help would be greatly …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold or Platinum Solitaire Setting With a $12k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi guys, I’m in the final stages of looking for a loose diamond for a solitaire engagement ring. I’ve narrowed it down to the following: Shape: Round Cut: Ideal Clarity: VS2 or higher (this is just based on my viewing Blue Nile and other photos where the stones just look awful and the GIA certs …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Solitaire/Pavé Setting Within a $20k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

My fiance picked a setting she likes on Blue Nile and I need some good advice. My budget is 20K or less total for the ring and I need the best looking 2 Carat or bigger round diamond. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What …

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Q&A: Help Finding a .75-1.00 Ct. Diamond and a Contemporary Ring With a $4k-$5k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’d like to find a truly great ring design that is contemporary and a has a superior stone hopefully in the .75 to 1.00 carat range. My price range is $4k – 5k. Any suggestions? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond …

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