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Q&A: Help Finding a ~.7 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Engagement Ring Withing a $2,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello. I came across your site looking for diamond buying advice and I couldn’t have found anywhere better. Thanks! So after trawling through lots of diamonds on James Allen I think I may have found a nice one. Could you please let me know your thoughts, or perhaps alternatives at a similar price, Many thanks. …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting Within a $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I am looking for a ring that has the same setting as Tiffany Novo. I am looking for skinny pave band with cathedral, low-set center diamond like Tiffany Novo. My budget is around $5000. Please let me know if you can help me find this setting and a diamond online. Thank you! Can you …

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Q&A: Help Choosing the Best Cushion Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Halo Setting with Around $3k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I’m shopping around for an engagement ring. I want to buy this diamond in a yellow gold halo setting. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.02-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2031746?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget for the diamond is $3,300. Is that the best diamond I can get? Please advise me, thank you! This is one of the cases when an I color diamond is a border line. …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With Around $10k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I’d like to buy a diamond for my soon-to-be wife. Can I have your help? I’d like to be in the 10K neighborhood, but choose between different options with thorough explanation, if possible of the pros and cons. Thanks. Before I’ll start searching for a diamond can you tell me what shape diamond, style …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round or Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting with a $5K – $7.5K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hope this note finds you well. I am writing this note to get your advice on buying a diamond for an engagement ring. I heard you in the podcast “The Art of Charm” and found your interview to be extremely interesting and packed with knowledge. Did my due diligence by readying the articles in your …

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Q&A: Choosing a Pair of 0.75 Ct. Round Diamonds for a White Gold Stud Earrings

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

My wife who is ill always wanted a pair of diamond stud earrings. I am looking for a round cut about .75 each in white gold setting for not more then 5,000. The more I read the more confusing it gets. Thank you for your help. I looked around and I love these for you: …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting with Around $2,200 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking for a princess cut diamond that is larger than a .55 carat but less than a 1..01 carat– for a solitaire setting. My dilemma is which online retailer to use. I go back and forth between James Allen and White Flash, and while reading through dozens of posts on your site it …

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Q&A: Finding the Best Round Diamond for a Platinum or White Gold Setting with a $5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am writing you for your expertise and plus I would like you to get some sort of commission because I did find your website totally useful. Like everyone I want the largest cleanest and most sparkly diamond I can get for my budget which is the 5k range. I have these 3 I am …

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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.