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Q&A: Buying a Round Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting with $6k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

My budget is $6000 for the Solitaire Engagement ring. Can you please suggest something. I am looking for something like this, also need your opinion on this. Amazon is a terrible place to buy diamonds and this one is no exception. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/ Never buy a diamond with an EGL certificate; stick with GIA/AGS only. …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.0 – 1.2 Ct. Round Diamond for a 4-Prong Setting in the Range of $4500

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you for all the great info on the site. I’m looking for a 1.0 – 1.2 ct round diamond to be set in traditional 4-prong setting, 18k gold band. The ring would be a size 5 or 5.5. Color can be anywhere from H-J as long as it is eye-clean. Looking for ideal setting …

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Q&A: Choosing Round Diamonds for a Three-Stone Platinum Setting for a ~10K Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Thanks very much for the informative site. I have sworn for years that I would never support the De Beers diamond artificially-constrained-supply business model by purchasing diamonds. After nineteen years of marriage, though, and after she’s put up with 1,000 of my principled stands over the years, my wife wants a nice diamond ring and …

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Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean Diamond for a White Gold Setting for Around $3500

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I first want to thank you for providing this wonderful service! I am looking for a diamond that will be eye-clean and not have a noticeable yellow tint. The biggest thing I am worried about is being able to get an eye-clean diamond without having to pay a crazy amount. I would prefer an excellent …

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Q&A: Trying to Find a Princess Cut Diamond Close to 2 Ct. with a $4,000-$7,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’d like to buy an approximately 2 carat princess cut solitaire in either a white gold or platinum ring. I would like to stay around $4,000-$7,000 and I want a ring that won’t embarrass her and won’t break the bank. My friend used your advice on a ring about a year ago and said I’d be crazy …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White and Rose Gold Engagement Ring with $3500-4500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Dear Experts, First of all I would like to thank you and say that I am ecstatic to be one of the lucky individuals who have “stumble” across your website while exploring my options for engagement rings. The articles I have read and the post I have found in the “Diamond Q&A” have been extremely helpful. …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting with a $2900 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I am looking for an engagement ring. The stone must be cushion cut, max budget for the stone is $2900 and would love for it to be as close to 1 karat as possible with no visible inclusions.. It will be put in 14K White Gold Pave Halo setting. I found some on James Allen, …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a $17k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I’d like to find the best available 2 carat round loose stone for around $17,000. Please help! Thanks. I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through the process. What type of setting are you considering? Yellow gold or white gold/platinum? Will it be a solitaire or does it have sidestones/pave? This may affect …

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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.