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Q&A: Help Finding a .5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Knife Edge Setting With a $1k Budget

Last Updated On: April 23, 2018

Hello, I’ve looked for a bit and am thinking of pulling the trigger. I have a hard time determining the best diamond to pick out. I have the setting I would like to go with. I found it on James Allen (14K White Gold 2mm Knife Edge Solitaire Engagement Ring)… a pretty basic setting but …

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Q&A: Shopping for a Round Diamond and a Solitaire Ring With $3,600 Budget from Europe

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi! diamonds.pro has been an eye opener to me in my search for an engagement ring. However, I’m still not comfortable enough, so I would like your help. I am looking for a round diamond for a solitaire, 14k white gold setting (not necessarily, just a preference). My budget is $2000 (diamond + ring + …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond With a $23,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi The Diamond Pro, Would like to first thank the team putting up so much effort and knowledge into this site. I can feel the honest advice you provide in your posts and really take your words into account when I am searching for my dream engagement ring. I would like to purchase my ring …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Solitaire Engagement Ring With a $4k In Total

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’ve put this together, would you think this is a good match? Blue Nile Classic Six Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile LD08964463 The diamond you selected is no longer available. Have you purchased it already? Thanks for getting back to me. I have reserved this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3185383?a_aid=dmnd1357 I gave James Allen the brief of …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for Around $2,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I just started this journey of finding the right diamond/ring and just got recommended from a friend to check out your website and get educated on the matter before doing any buying. I’ve been looking into Blue Nile a lot and saw that it is actually highly rated here too. Saw the option to …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond For a White Gold Infinity Setting With a $3,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Greetings. Thanks for all the information and insight you provide with your website. I’m in the market for a diamond engagement ring. Unfortunately, my GF is VERY picky and she only likes one ring from Brilliant Earth. I found what I had seen several people mention online, the same diamond on both JamesAllen.com and Brilliant …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With $14k Budget

Last Updated On: April 13, 2018

First off, thank you for the extensive in-depth education on diamonds. I feel that I have learned the most from your site. I have chosen a 6 prong 2.0 mm solitaire setting from James Allen. I am having difficulty choosing the stone. My budget is $13,000 for the stone with carat ranging from 1.3-2.0. I …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Two-Tone Rose Gold/Platinum Ring With $6,500 Diamond Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m planning to purchase a diamond ring within the next two months. My budget for just the loose diamond is just under $6500. I’m looking at G/H colors, but there are a ton of options everywhere and I don’t know which one would look the best within this price range! Any help would be greatly …

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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.