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Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Three-Stone Setting With a $10k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Looking for a diamond ring with either emerald cut, radiant cut, or princess. I have a 10k budget and saw some nice settings with side stones and smaller channel stones. I have heard that emerald loses its glitter under 3 carats and was told princess would be nicer. We actually like that stone too. I …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.7 ct Round-Shaped Diamond With a $9k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I went to Robbins Brothers today and saw a ring (diamond) that I liked, I put a deposit on it, however now I am having second thoughts, because I saw rings with the same characteristics (1.7 carat, J color, SI1) for a lot less on Bluenile.com, do you recommend purchasing the diamond from Blue Nile? …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting With a $12k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I am looking for a diamond around 2 carats, ideal cut. It will be mounted against a wide gold band. From what I have read I can get a diamond a little further down the color scale because of the band color. As far as clarity goes I was thinking VS1. It will be a …

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