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Q&A: Choosing a Perfect Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring for $8500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am ready to pop the question and now i need the right ring. I have been researching online and in some local stores and have worked myself into a state of confusion as to what to buy. All the C’s run together after a while. She wants a solitaire on a relatively thin white …

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Q&A: Choosing a Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring for $2K-3K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello there! My budget is between 2K-3K. Platinum metal and plain solitaire. Thank you for your help. I’d be happy to help. What shape would you like? Well, I’m open to any suggestion in terms of the shape. Granted that my budget is in the very low end, what shape would produce the best looking …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Side Stones on $4000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

1. $4000 max 2. White gold or Platinum 3. Side diamonds … Looking for a 1 carat round diamond. I am trying to find the best value for my money. Would consider enhanced diamond. I have been on James Allen looking, but hard to know what inclusions I live with. With a pave/sidestone settings, …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting in the $5,000 Range

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’ve been looking a a particular diamond on the James Allen site. I’ve been looking for a round diamond, 1 carat, in the $5,000 range. It’s been very helpful learning so much from your website, and having the ability to review the diamonds on line. The diamond I’m looking at is: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-232155?a_aid=dmnd1357. Although I can …

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Q&A: Finding a 0.6 to 1 Ct. Diamond for an Engagement Ring with $1800-$2300 Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I am currently looking at getting an engagement ring and diamond and was wondering what your take on getting them separate vs. together is? If I get both separately what are my options for getting them put together? My budget is about $1800-$2300 total. I am looking for a round cut somewhere around .6-1 …

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Q&A: Searching for an Eye-Clean Round Diamond over 2 Ct. for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello and thank you in advance for your help. I am looking for a 2+ carat eye clean round brilliant diamond in the $20000.00 range. I would like to use a platinum setting similar to this Blue Nile Hand Engraved Solitaire Engagement Ring, although I didn’t see this on James Allen’s sight, not sure if …

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Q&A: Finding the Best Eye-Clean Diamond for $3000 to 3500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’ve been looking at knife edge solitaire settings between 2-2.5 mm in platinum on James Allen. Looking to spend about $3k to 3.5 on a diamond, and my goal is really just the best looking “eye-clean” diamond I can get. I’ve been looking at ideal cut, VS2 clarity, H color around .75 carat with …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting for $800 to $1200 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking for a diamond for my proposal ring. I found this diamond from jamesallen. Would like to ask for your opinion whether it is good or you have other better option for me. My budget is around $800 to $1200 and metal of setting will be 18k white gold. The diamond I found …

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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.