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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

2 friends referred me to this site. Looking for the best value diamond possible, would love some help! Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking for? One last question, what’s your approximate budget? Then I’ll be happy …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Fantastically Cut Round Diamond For a White Gold Setting With Up to $20k Total Budget

Last Updated On: November 23, 2018

Hello, Looking to buy an engagement ring and would benefit from some help. I’m looking for something I’m the 10-20k range. What would be the next steps? I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.11 Ct. Round Diamond With a Fantastic Cut for Around $25k Budget

Last Updated On: October 12, 2018

Hello. I am lucky enough to purchase an engagement ring. While I know the arguments against, I do want to make her dream come true with a round solitaire diamond. Carat size of 2.3-2.5 and needs to sparkle like fire. Despite all my reading and research, I still feel like I am an amateur facing …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Round or Cushion Cut Diamond With Around $20k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Good Afternoon Experts, I would like to get a diamond for an engagement ring. I have been gone through so many diamonds on websites but mainly on Blue Nile. Would you let me know if the below diamonds are worth the cost? Which one do you think better? Does the fluorescence really matter? Sorry I …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond With a $23,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi The Diamond Pro, Would like to first thank the team putting up so much effort and knowledge into this site. I can feel the honest advice you provide in your posts and really take your words into account when I am searching for my dream engagement ring. I would like to purchase my ring …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold or Platinum Solitaire Setting With a $12k Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi guys, I’m in the final stages of looking for a loose diamond for a solitaire engagement ring. I’ve narrowed it down to the following: Shape: Round Cut: Ideal Clarity: VS2 or higher (this is just based on my viewing Blue Nile and other photos where the stones just look awful and the GIA certs …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Solitaire/Pavé Setting Within a $20k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

My fiance picked a setting she likes on Blue Nile and I need some good advice. My budget is 20K or less total for the ring and I need the best looking 2 Carat or bigger round diamond. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What …

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Q&A: Choosing an Oval, Cushion or Emerald Cut Diamond for a Pavé or Vintage Ring With $20k Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I am looking for either an oval or an emerald cut diamond between 1.85 and 2.15 ct. to be placed in either a pave or vintage setting. I prefer to go through Blue Nile. Which shape do you think is better value? What should be my top priority outside of cut for these shapes? Total …

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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.