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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $11K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking to purchase an engagement ring. My budget is around $11,000. I plan to get a solitaire, platinum ring with a round shape diamond. It’d be great if you can provide your thoughts on possible cut, carat, color, and clarity that I’ll be able to afford. Any specific suggestions will also be much …

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Q&A: Round Cut for $5-6.5K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First of all, thanks for all your work in building this site. I have spent considerable time getting educated on diamonds and engagement rings, and your site is the best resource I have come across (by a long shot)! Just to give you some background, I am looking to purchase an engagement ring in the …

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Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Round Cut

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I need assistance picking out a round diamond for platinum setting (SKU: 17002P or SKU: 11005P) on JamesAllen.com. My budget for the diamond if $13k. I can be swayed to spend a few extra hundred dollars if the purchase is worthwhile. I am completely overwhelmed looking through the JA website trying to sort through diamonds. …

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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $4-5K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I read that you are willing to help me find a diamond, and I’m looking specifically at James Allen so that I can see the diamond. I’d like to get the best looking round diamond for about 4000-5000. The setting is a solitaire 4 prong I hope you can help! Thanks James Allen James Allen …

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Q&A: Looking for Oval Cut without “Bowtie Effect”

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello! I love your website, it’s taught me a gajillion things I never would have known. So thank you thank you! My boyfriend recently started asking me for hints about diamond shapes I liked, and I said I loved ovals set east-west. He proposed to me yesterday (!) with a 1.5 carat G SI1 oval …

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Q&A: Second Opinion on Blue Nile Diamond

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First, let me say thank you for all the support you give to all of us who are seeking an unbiased opinion and some well needed advice – it is rare to find someone do things just for the sake of helping others. I also was hoping you could give me some advice regarding this …

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Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am planning on buying an engagement ring from James Allen. I am going to get a white gold setting with diamonds down the side. I have around an 8k budget for the center stone and want a princess cut. I was hoping that you could look at the diamond below and let me know …

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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.