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Q&A: Picking the Best Diamond for Long Thin Fingers with About $7k-$10k Budget for the Stone

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I wanted to get your experienced opinion about diamond shape (round vs. cushion) and ring setting (high vs. low) as well as a thicker band vs. thinner band. Her ring size is 3.75 and she has slender long fingers. Are there particular diamond cuts and ring designs that tend to look good on people with …

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Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond around 1 Ct. in Size for a White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I just found this site and it is so very helpful. I am looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. I don’t really know all that much about diamonds though and any help would be greatly appreciated. I am looking in the range of about 1 carat, but I am told slightly less …

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Q&A: Asking for a Second Opinion on a 1.23 Ct. H, VS2 Princess Cut Diamond

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

1. About $6000 for diamond, $1000 for setting 2. Platinum 3. Princess cut diamond set in a diamond band Hi, I am planning on proposing to my girlfriend in the next month and generally know what type of diamond I want (1-1.25 carats, H color, VS2 or better, Ideal cut). Would this diamond from James Allen …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting with a $8-9k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, First I’d like to say that your website has been incredibly helpful throughout this confusing process and I’ve learned so much. I am buying an engagement ring and before I found your site I was sure it was coming from Blue Nile. Now I am sure that’s not the case. I am looking to spend …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.2 Ct. Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

My BF and I are looking for the best value we can get for a round cut diamond around 1.2ct. It will be in a 14k white gold pave ring like this: http://gabrielny.com/amavida/style/ER7432W44JJ I found these 2 that seem like they would be eye clean. What do you think? Also, will a J color stone …

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Q&A: Choosing a Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting for Between $6,000 and $7,500

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking to spend between $6,000 and $7,500 on a diamond that will be in a platinum plain solitaire setting and purchase it from James Allen. Very much appreciate your advice! I’d be happy to help. What shape do you want? I am looking for a round diamond – guess I am torn …

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Q&A: Buying a Round Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting with $6k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

My budget is $6000 for the Solitaire Engagement ring. Can you please suggest something. I am looking for something like this, also need your opinion on this. Amazon is a terrible place to buy diamonds and this one is no exception. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/ Never buy a diamond with an EGL certificate; stick with GIA/AGS only. …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Fancy Brown or Champagne Diamond with a $3500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello and thanks for your invaluable knowledge! I am shopping for a stone for an engagement ring. Her mother had a “chocolate” diamond engagement ring, and she’s expressed to me she would also like a brown diamond. I am looking to spend $3500 at a stretch, but $3k would be ideal for the ring. She …

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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.