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Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 1.29 Ct. Round Diamond for $12k from a Local Store

Last Updated On: January 8, 2019

Just wanted to say how informative I have found your blog thanks. I live in Australia and I have started looking around at diamonds and engagement rings. I have recently found a canadian fire diamond at a local jeweller it is GIA certified. it’s specs are: 1.29 Carats Clarity is SI2 The colour is either …

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Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 1.20 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I was wondering if you could give me your opinion on this diamond from B2C Jewels: Stock No: 4613724 Carat Weight: 1.20 Cut: Good Color: F Clarity: VS2 Price($): 4573.33 Lab Name: GIA Certificate No: 1152817185 Depth: 80.10 Table: 65.00 Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Good Girdle: TN-XTK Culet: None Fluorescence: None Ratio: 1.02 Measurements: 5.52×5.64×4.42 …

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Q&A: Searching for a 1.2 – 1.4 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond Without the Crushed Ice Look

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I really like the cushion cut style, but hate the “crushed ice” look. I’ve been searching on both the Blue Nile website and James Allen, and was only able to find two in my price range that have more of cushion brilliant cut (I think). Can you provide any insight/advice regarding the crushed ice style …

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Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.3 to 1.49 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for Around $7,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I have learned so much from your site. Thank you! I am looking to upgrade my wife’s rings, as we did not have much money when we first started out many years ago. I have picked out the setting shown in this link: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/wedding-sets/18k-white-gold-channel-set-diamond-wedding-set-item-2466?a_aid=dmnd1357 Since we are coming up on our 15 year anniversary, I …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.2-1.5 Heart-Shaped Diamond for with up to $11,500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I’m looking for a heart shaped diamond for my wife, but it is proving quite difficult as there is limited availability/choice online, would you have any suggestions? I’ve looked on James Allen, Blue Nile and other sites but can not find anything appropriate, maybe I’m being too fussy! I’m looking for the following: L/W: .95-1.05 …

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Q&A: Help Finding a New Princess Cut Diamond with Around $8k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, just recently found your site and am loving the information I am getting. My wife recently lost her diamond (the setting broke) just before our 10 year anniversary. So what a great time to buy a new diamond. With the insurance we have $8000 to play with for the stone. We will have …

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Q&A: Finding Round Diamonds for Two Identical White Gold Rings with Around $7k Budget for Each

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Thanks for developing this forum, it has been a great source of information, and prevented me from probably making some big mistakes! I am shopping for two identical rings. The settings will be white gold with pave settings. We haven’t chosen the exact settings yet, but will be similar to Blue Nile Petite Pavé Diamond …

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Q&A: Help Picking a 1.25 – 1.5 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for a Platinum Baguette Style Ring for Around $10k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you for all the help you site has provided me so far but i am having trouble making the final decision. I am looking for about a 1.25 carat cushion cut diamond that will be set in a platinum baguette style setting. I would like to keep the cost to about 10,000 but could …

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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.