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Q&A: Help Finding the Largest Possible Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting with a $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi guys, I really appreciate all that you guys do on this website. I’d like to see what is the best and biggest round diamond I can get, but I have a budget of about $4,500 for it. It would be great if you could help me out. Thanks in advance! I’d be happy to help. What …

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Q&A: Looking for a Replacement Stone for a GIA-Certified 1.59 Ct. J SI2 Round Diamond

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, you guys helped me pick out my engagement stone a couple years ago. Unfortunately my wife lost her ring so we are now going through an insurance claim to replace it. The previous stone was GIA certified 1.59c J SI2 Excellent cut polish and symmetry. See following link https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.59-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-153818?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unfortunately the picture is gone, but …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Setting With a $7,000 – $7,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I came across your site in a forum as I was doing a bit of research into diamonds and thought I might drop you a line and get a bit of expert help. I was looking to buy an engagement ring (my girlfriend has a preference for a yellow gold ring) – the one that …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Petite Solitaire Ring with Tapered Band for Around $7k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I stumbled upon your website whilst researching some of the online diamond stores, your reviews & advice to others has been a big help! So I thought why not take advantage of it myself 🙂 I’m looking for a simple, petite solitaire engagement ring with a tapered band. 0.95 crt+ with a surface of around …

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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting with Around $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’ve been looking for an emerald cut ring for 2 month. My budget is around $4000, and I know clarity is the key for emerald cut, I just want to find something have good quality and as big as can, and it can’t be smaller than 0.75. Please help me:) Thank you so much! I’d …

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Q&A: Searching for 2.05+ Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo Micropave Setting for a $16k – $17k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Your website is fantastic and the advice you give is very much appreciated. I am looking for at least a 2.05 carat weight stone and, after reading your website literature, am considering lowering my clarity minimum to SI1 in order to get something more in the budget range (around $16,000). That said, I’d like to …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond around 0.8 Ct. for a White Gold Ring with Around $3k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there! I stumbled upon your website and have learned so much. The knowledge I have gathered has allowed me to drop my budget on the ring and get it sooner so that I can propose. I have a couple of questions. First off, I have selected a ring from jamesallen.com and would love to …

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