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Q&A: Help Finding a Ruby Eternity Ring for $800 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Finding a Ruby Eternity Ring for $800 Budget

Hi I want to purchase a ruby ring for my girlfriend. We are not married yet, but I want to ask her soon. I want this to be like an eternity type ring, like signifying forever. My budget is $800. Her fingers are size 4. Blue Nile has this beautiful ruby and diamond eternity ring …


Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond for Around $2,000 Budget

Trying to assist my son in law to be with diamond purchase from Blue Nile UK- budget for diamond around £2000, the preferred option is Blue Nile LD09804386, but my daughter thinks on the 360 views it looks yellow. Is it? She recommended your co to assist. … Please answer ASAP! We wanted to order …


Q&A: Inscription

Might be silly question, how can we be sure that diamond matches to the spec in certificate? It’s GIA. Please help. Most GIA diamonds are inscribed with the certificate number so you can always inspect yours with a loupe/under a microscope and make sure the numbers match. That’s so good to know, thank you! James …



Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a 1k Budget

I am completely new to this industry so need some help. Been doing a little research online; don’t like the pressure tactics at the stores. Item: diamond earrings – white gold stud Afford: $1000 < or = Ct: 1/2 ct total (probably) Cut: Very Good or better Color: I – D Clarity: VS2 or better …



Q&A: Help Finding a 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting

Hi, have a $10k budget looking for a round diamond. The size matters to my girlfriend. The brilliance and sparkle matter to me. Will be set in Tiffany style platinum solitaire setting. We’ve seen up to 1.8’s in I and J color, SI2, Excellent/ideal cut, Excellent Polish and Symmetry. On Blue Nile and James Allen. …



About the author

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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