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Q&A: Seeking Round Diamond for $8-9K Budget

By Mike Fried,

I’ve been reading your blog for the last few months, and I’m extremely impressed with all the information. I’m on the market for a round diamond for an engagement ring, and it would be wonderful if you could help me with some suggestions. I have a budget of $8000-$9000 and I’m looking for the best diamond in that budget. I really like the one you suggested in one of your recent blog posts (https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1339604.asp) and I was wondering if there was anything similar.

Yes! The first one is perfect! Thank you so much for your help!

My pleasure! Let me know how it goes. Thanks! And congrats!

I look forward to hearing your reactions when it arrives!

Just to follow up, the diamond is absolutely beautiful. My new fiancee absolutely loves the ring, and we’re set to get married next year!

That’s such great news! Thanks so much for writing to let me know!

Thanks again, and CONGRATULATIONS!!

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