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Q&A: Help Choosing a 1.00 Cwt. Low Set Five-Stone Diamond Ring as an Anniversary Gift

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I appreciate the good information you provide on your website. I am writing to ask your opinion of the Signature Comfort Fit Platinum Ring: Blue Nile Signature Comfort Fit Five Stone Diamond Ring This would be a 25th wedding anniversary gift. Does the quality of this ring to be befits it’s price? This would be …

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Q&A: Help Choosing an Oval-Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Ring With $5,300 Total Budget And Shipping to the UK

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi there, my fiance and I are looking to purchase an oval solitaire engagement ring online, and have narrowed our choice down quite a lot. Our budget is around GBP 4000 including the setting, VAT, and diamond. At the moment, we are looking at these two rings, one from James Allen and one from Blue …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pavé With a $3,500 Budget and Shipping to Sweden

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi Diamond Pro, Firstly, thanks for this amazing service that you are providing. I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I started looking about a month ago, mostly on Blue Nile since my best friend’s fiancé told me about the site. About a week ago she told me that she used your …

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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Pave Setting With Up to $12k In Total

Last Updated On: June 6, 2018

Hi there! I’ve been actively looking for a 1.5+ carat VVS2+/E+ emerald cut diamond and pave engagement band. I’ve sifted through numerous diamonds in numerous places, both in person and online. My budget is $12,000 total, so I’m estimating $11,000 on the diamond and $1,000 on the setting. Any help you can provide would be …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2.50-3.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting With the Best Cut Possible

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi. I sent in a request for help last night but didn’t give you any specifics. I’m upgrading my stone and ring. Finally found a ring I love by Thibaudeau. PTL 10221-MP. Am getting it in YG with platinum bars. Want a 2.25-3.00 carat stone. Have been looking for a while on BN, JA and …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pear-Shaped Diamond With a $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I am currently looking for an engagement ring and I am hoping you can give me advice on the perfect ring for the best price! My budget is approx. £3000 however with your advice, if I could find a beautiful ring that is slightly cheaper, that would be great! I have been looking on …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Radiant Cut Diamond With a $20-25k Budget

Last Updated On: May 27, 2018

Hi! First, let me thank you all for the tremendous service that you are offering. I think it’s incredibly generous that you are providing this services for free. I am currently on the hunt for a radiant cut diamond that will be set in a white gold solitaire setting. I have a budget of about …

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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Petite Pavé Setting With Around $15k Budget

Last Updated On: May 6, 2018

Hello! I’m in the market for an engagement ring and have been checking out diamonds on Brian Gavin and James Allen. Honestly, I’m lost :)… I’d love to find a stunning diamond to place in a platinum solitaire paved engagement ring. I was hoping you could help me find the balance between size, color, and …

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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.