We are reader-supported. Buying through any red colored link on our site may earn us commissions. Learn More.

Q&A: Help Finding a 2.50 Ct. Round Diamond Within a $50,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $50.000

Q&A: Help Finding a 2.50 Ct. Round Diamond Within a $50,000 Budget

Want to make sure that the diamond I choose is actually legit and reasonable. Blue Nile LD09315932 The cut of this stone is great but there is one issue, its medium fluorescence. It can cause a hazy look on high colors. That’s why I don’t recommend purchasing this one. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/fluorescence/ If you’re willing to go …




Q&A: Help Finding a 4 Ct. Round Diamond With a $50k Total Budget

Hello Friends! Over a year ago I bought an engagement ring and now I would like to upgrade it for our anniversary. I purchased a 2.31 round, K, VS1 for about $13,500 at JamesAllen.com. I would like to take advantage and upgrade but now I see that they are selling L color & M color …


Q&A: Help Choosing a 3 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting

After reading various sites, I think I’ve narrowed down what I’m probably looking for in the 4 Cs to maximize my budget and what I think she’d want. Yellow gold band, round, 3.00-3.50 carats, ideal cut, E or F color, and VVS2 (ish). Obviously, that’s not a cheap diamond ($50-60k)… but do you think that’s …


Q&A: Fancy Color Diamond for Investment Purposes?

Hi. I’m looking for a diamond to keep as an investment, where its value will be appreciated over time. I have these 3 from Blue Nile in mind. I particularly like the color ones over the clear one. However, some told me that it would be easier to resell the clear diamond than the color …


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.

Please enter your email address to receive your 25% off coupon code:

Here is your coupon code: GFDSF3GF

Diamond Pro

Diamond Pro

  • Unfortunately, the AI chat we worked so hard training is not helping our readers the way we would like. You deserve the best advice you can get.

    Would you like to contact a human diamond pro? Just fill out this email form and we will answer you ASAP (usually within one day).

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.