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Q&A: Shopping from the UK for a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Solitaire With $4k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m currently trying to pick a ring on James Allen’s site and have a budget of around £3000 sterling. I’ve left it a little late and could do with it being shipped to the UK within 3 weeks as we go away for my partner’s birthday after. I have narrowed it down to a …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pair of Diamond Earrings for a Platinum Setting With a $1,000 – $1,300 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m looking for a pair of 1/4 or 1/2 carat diamond earrings for my girlfriend as a birthday present. Have been looking into JamesAllen.com. Have never bought a diamond before. What mistakes do I need to avoid? Why are the settings so different in price? What’s a tried & trusted choice? Thank you! I’m happy …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Setting With Up to $2,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I believe that my girlfriend would love this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/14k-yellow-gold-round-and-marquise-shape-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49617?a_aid=dmnd1357 Looking for a beautifully cut diamond that will not be overwhelmed by the setting. However, on a bit of a tight total budget of $2500. Any suggestions? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Center Diamond for a Graduated Pave Setting With Around a $6k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I am looking for an ideal cut round diamond. Hoping to have min 1.15, D color, VS1, no fluorescence for around 6000. I’d like to see what you can find and what your thoughts are. Is there a reason for the high color? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pear-Shaped Diamond For a White Gold Halo With a $6,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I currently have this diamond on reserve: Blue Nile LD08194893 I like this diamond because the size has excellent face up appearance. Is this a good value? Should I try better color and lower clarity grade? I still want something as close or larger than 10 mm as possible. The diamond looks nice. It’s a …

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Q&A: Replacing a Lost Ring And Once Again Looking for a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I have (thanks to your help) purchased a diamond on Blue Nile. Unfortunately I lost the ring… And have to order another one but I have erased your emails. Can you please help me again? Thank you! I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your ring. Are you looking for a very similar …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With a $5k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, can you make a diamond recommendation for a one carat round solitaire platinum ring with a budget of $5K? We were thinking excellent cut, VS2-SI1 clarity & G-J color. We’d also like to go with James Allen. Thank you! Have a look at this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.12-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2169961?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s very well cut, eye-clean and it’s going …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Center Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire With a $2k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring. I’ve done a little bit of research, and I would like to buy a diamond with these characteristics: Round 0.70 ct. diamond Color: I Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Very Good My budget for the diamond is set under the $2,000. For now, I think my best option would be …

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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.