Clarity: IF

Q&A: Help Finding a 2.5-3 Ct. Round or Princess Cut Diamond With a $40k – $50k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I am looking to buy a stone that is 2.5-3 carats with IF clarity and color between D-H. What would be your best recommendations that have good return/care policies and ship to the UK? Thank you. We usually recommend Blue Nile for people in the UK as they have an office in Dublin which saves …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Brilliant for a Split Shank Pavé Setting from Ritani With $7 Total Budget

Last Updated On: February 2, 2018

What do you know or think about Ritani? They use legitimate GIA or AGS certification, they offer a 30-day return policy. If you like any stone on their site, feel free to send me the link. I’ll be happy to comment on it. If you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond With Up to $30k Budget

Last Updated On: January 14, 2018

Hello; Looking at the following ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/complete-ring/ What do you think? Is this good value? Wanting to go with a cushion cut in a platinum setting. Don’t want halo setting, but open to other ideas. Kind of like the tapered baguette… Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks! Can you send me the links to the …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Ring Within a $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Interested in Blue Nile diamond. 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 stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center …

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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting with Around $12k Budget

Last Updated On: January 6, 2018

I am getting a new ring for 40th anniversary. I have been looking at JA website and need help. Here is what I want: – 1.5 Emerald Cut Diamond/rectangular high quality – simple 18ct yellow gold ring with white gold setting Total Budget around $12,000. Thank you and great info on your website! I looked …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5,000 to $6,000 Budget

Last Updated On: December 10, 2017

Hi, I would like help finding a round diamond for a solitaire engagement ring. I would like a 1-1.25 carat round diamond with no visible inclusions to the naked eye. I would also like an excellent cut. Color is not that important, although I prefer as colorless as I can get, but this is the …

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Q&A: Looking for a 2.5 Ct. Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Pavé Setting

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I’m in the market for a diamond (for an engagement ring) and would love to hear more information about your services. Please contact me to discuss further. Thank you! Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (platinum/white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking …

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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Side Stone Setting with Around $6k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I have picked out a diamond off Blue Nile, I was wondering if you could tell me if it a good purchase. Thanks. Feel free to send me a link to the diamond, I’m happy to give you my feedback on it. This is the ring/diamond. It’s on the Blue Nile. Blue Nile Petite Diamond …

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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.