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Q&A: Looking for the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire With a $10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Looking for an Emerald or Oval Diamond With a $5,500 Total Budget

Q&A: Looking for an Emerald or Oval Diamond With a $5,500 Total Budget

Hi there. Could I please get the Blue Nile coupon? Thanks for your comparative review. Glad they have improved as most other reviews out there aren’t as great. Sure, I’m happy to help: [contact us for your own unique coupon code] I’m also happy to help you select a diamond or review the one you …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Loose Round Diamond Within a $8,500 Budget

I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. I have decided to buy the diamond loose and, once I have proposed, take it to a jeweler in Adelaide (Aus) with my partner to decide on the setting. Setting may be gold of some description but that is not definite. Budget for a loose …




Q&A: Did I Get a Good Deal Purchasing at Kay Jewelers?

Hello, I recently bought an engagement ring for my girlfriend from Kay Jewelers. They sold me a heart shaped diamond that was .91 carats, H color and I1 in clarity. The diamond itself was originally over $5000 and they said they would give me a deal for $4600. I had a trade in that I …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé With A $4,000 to $5,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé With A $4,000 to $5,000 Budget

I’m looking for a 1 to 1.5 ct round diamond for an engagement ring. I found this one by following your advice, but when I look at it magnified, it seems to have obvious inclusions: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.36-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2561057?a_aid=dmnd1357 Can you recommend a diamond for $4,000 to $5,000? Also, are Blue Nile Signature Round diamonds worth the extra …


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Mike Fried 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.

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