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

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

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 …

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $4k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 30, 2017

Hi there! My fiance and I have been in the market for an engagement ring for a couple of months, and we’ve been relying on your website a lot in this process, so thank you for providing such a great resource and all the time and effort you have put into this! It is refreshing …

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Q&A: Help Deciding Betweeen Pairs of Diamond Earrings

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello – I am looking to buy diamond stud earrings. I was searching online for information to educate myself, and enjoyed your article. Went to a jewelry store yesterday and tried on some 1.42 and 1.80 ctw, G color, SI1 earrings. They didn’t provide info on the cut although I am sure I could have …

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Q&A: Help Finding a White and a Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m in the market for an engagement ring. Looking for a diamond to place in a halo setting, either cushion or round cut. Ideally I would like to maximize the carats for my bucks (would be looking at anything above 0.90 carat and for the right price I would consider above 1ct). For a …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Center Diamond for a White Gold Pavé Setting With a $4k – $6k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m looking for a great diamond – like I’m sure many of your customers are. I’m looking to spend 4-6k on a ring and diamond combo, I went and looked Brick & Mortar on Saturday – finding a .74 carat, D SI1 round cut diamond. It is GIA certified. I put the diamond in layaway …

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Q&A: Choosing a .9 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Yellow Gold Solitaire With Up to $7,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, first I want to thank you for providing all of this information on the website! I am looking for a round diamond in the $3k-$7k range. I want to keep it around 0.9 carats, +/- 0.1 carat. The diamond will be placed on an 18k gold solitaire setting. My most important factor is value. …

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Q&A: The Journey to the Proposal from the Beginning till the End with the Help of the Diamond Pro!

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking at making a purchase through Blue Nile and after doing some review, I came across yours and was curious if you had any of the unique discount codes. If so I would love to use it. Thanks! Sure, I’m happy to help: [contact us for your own unique coupon code] I’m also …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With $3,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, was online shopping for an engagement ring and thinking of buying one on Blue Nile. Don’t know if I will buy tonight or wait it out a couple more days. Any promo codes you might have for build your own ring? I don’t know how long you take to respond but if let’s say …

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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.