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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Petite Solitaire Setting With Around $4,200 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Thanks for creating such an informative website! I’ve really enjoyed reading through the posts – they’ve been a real eye-opener. I’m based in London, and probably would’ve looked for a ring in Hatton Garden had I not come across your website… I’m looking for an engagement ring for my partner. I was thinking of a …

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Q&A: Looking for a .30 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $2k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Glad to find your great website. I’m looking for a dupe of the Tiffany setting with platinum band and around 0.30ct, I have a budget of $2,000. Could you help me please? Thank you in advance! I looked around and I love this combination for you: Blue Nile Six-Prong Low Dome Comfort Fit Solitaire Ring …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Thin Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting With Around $5k Budget

Last Updated On: February 22, 2018

Hello. I stumbled onto your site while researching diamonds because I’m looking to purchase one for an engagement ring. I’ve never purchased a diamond before and am looking for some guidance. After reading some of your articles and testimonials I really want to get your opinion. I’ve only gone to one jewelry store in person …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pavé Ring With a $5k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m interested in a round diamond for a petite, solitaire 14k white gold band. My budget is $3,500-4,500 and I was hoping for a diamond between 0.9-1.1 carats. I’m really more interested in the way the diamond looks than I am the size, provided it is within my range, but if it could be over …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Around $3,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I am looking for a round brilliant diamond for a solitaire setting. The budget is around £2000 for the diamond. What do you think of this combination? Blue Nile LD08743473 Blue Nile Classic Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring The diamond looks eye-clean, it’s well cut and will compliment the setting. Thank you, very thoughtful. …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Double Halo Ring With a $4,500 Total Budget

Last Updated On: February 5, 2018

Looking for carat diamond best value for my budget. I want a halo setting with round 1.00 carat white gold if possible within my budget. I’d like to spend no more than $4500 out the door. If you don’t do settings than $3000 for the round stone. Thanks. I looked around and this is the …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $20-30k Budget

Last Updated On: February 3, 2018

Hello, I am looking for help in purchasing an engagement ring. I have read your site and narrowed down my selection. My price range is 20k-30k. I want a round diamond, true heart. Carat should be between 2.5-3.5. I would like closer to 3.0-3.5 as possible. James Allen has a few that are closer to …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platium Solitaire With a $10-11k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m looking at a diamond that appears to be a steal. It’s SI2 and from what I can tell, it’s mainly due to a chip on the girdle. To me, that’s the perfect defect as it can be hidden by a prong when it’s in a setting. I wanted to get your opinion to see …

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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.