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Q&A: Looking for a Round or Oval Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting With a $10k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi guys, I’m planning on proposing to my girlfriend this year and I’m really excited to work with you guys to in the process of finding an engagement ring! Thanks. If I recommend a diamond to you now, it will be gone in a few days. But once you’re ready to purchase, I’ll be happy …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round, Cushion or Radiant Diamond for a Platinum Ring with $10k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello! I have read a lot of content on this site and am confident you can help me out. I am planning on purchasing an engagement ring sometime in the next 6 months. My goal is to get out the door under $10,000 for everything. The diamond, the ring itself, any taxes or fees; all …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I have found a white gold pave setting on the James Allen site that I like. I’d like to find a round diamond of Ideal or True Hearts Cut to match the diamond. Other than that, I defer to your advice about the other qualities. My budget for the stone is 5k. Can you …

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Q&A: Looking for the Best Value Round Diamond in the 1-1.5 Ct. Range For a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I want to get your opinion on this diamond. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-j-color-if-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2043198?a_aid=dmnd1357 It seems like that should be higher priced if it really is 1.2 carats, internally flawless, J color, with medium blue flourescence? The GIA report says it doesn’t show “minor details of polish” is that something to be concerned with? If you have other …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With a $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Thanks a lot for your web site which help me a lot to find my engagement ring. I am looking for a diamond for 1ct, budget for around 4500USD. Could you please suggest any diamond you think will look great. Thanks a lot. Can you tell me what shape of a diamond, style setting (solitaire, …

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Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.25-1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Help Finding an Eye-Clean Round Cut Diamond 1.25ct ($4000-$6000 budget) and 1.5oct ($6000-$8000). Color H-J with little bit of fluorescence to “improve” color? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting Within a $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m looking for a round diamond around $5000 for an engagement ring. I’m scouring websites, but I’m afraid I might miss something obvious. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 0.75 Ct. Round Diamond Within a $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m thinking about buying a .75 carrot diamond signature cut, g color, and vs2 clarity at the price of 4,000 dollars from blue Nile. Is this fair or a rip off? I searched in the same color/clarity/carat weight range and found a slightly better value: Blue Nile LD07316021 I wouldn’t recommend buying VS2 diamond without …

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