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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Ring with Sidestones for Under $2,500 In Total

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond With a $1,500 Total Budget

Hi, I started to follow your site a couple of weeks ago. My budget is aprox. USD 1500. The setting I’ve chosen costs 800, so then I have 700 for the stone. I notice the price difference between a cushion shape vs the other making it interesting to buy. On Blue Nile site they have …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Pear Shaped Diamond with Around $1,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Pear Shaped Diamond with Around $1,000 Budget

I recently purchased this diamond: Blue Nile LD08431086 But it’s a bit hazy in the lower half of the pear (pointed part) and I’m slightly disappointed with its sparkle, so I have inquired about exchanging the stone for this one: Blue Nile LD08732886 This one has a higher clarity grade but medium fluorescence. Can you …


Q&A: General Advice on Where to Go Diamond Shopping

Hi, I’m looking to purchase a ring from Robbins Brothers to propose soon. I like the ring design and it comes with a cubic zirconia. I figured I can get by with a good design and later (if desired) set it with a nice diamond in the future. I don’t like spending what I don’t …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting With a $1,000 Diamond Budget

I am looking for a round diamond to have set in a platinum bezel setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/platinum-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53652?a_aid=dmnd1357 The closer I could stay to $1000 for the diamond, the better, but I could probably stretch the budget a bit if I needed to. Do you have any diamonds you would recommend for this setting? I’d go with …


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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