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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.25-1.30Ct. Round Diamond With Around $7,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I have visited your site a few times, but then forgot about it. I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage this year and decided that would be the time to buy the diamond I have always wanted. Reviewed a 1/4 ring that had been in my husband’s family, but had always dreamed of something …

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Q&A: Choosing a Fiery and Brilliant Cushion Cut Diamond With Around $5k Budget

Last Updated On: January 6, 2018

Hello, I read your article and am looking to get the discount code you mentioned for Blue Nile or James Allen, thanks!! Here is the BN code for $50 off of a purchase over 1k: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]. According to BN, this is the best coupon they are offering right …

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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 0.8-1 Ct. Round Diamond With a $3-10k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I am looking for a ring between 0.8-1 ct, E-D colour, VVS2, 3x Ex. Any recommendations will be great help. Best. Is there a reason for such high color and clarity grades? Also, can you give me your ballpark figure of what you’re planning to spend? Thanks for your reply. Do you have any …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With a $6k Total Budget

Last Updated On: December 27, 2017

I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. I really like both cushion and round diamonds. What is your opinion on these 2 cuts? I’ve seen that, given similar characteristics, for the same price I can get a slightly bigger cushion diamond. Is it worth it or a round diamond still has a better …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Tapered Solitaire With Around $1,300 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

First, your website has been extremely helpful for my search. Thank you already on this. However, I’m trying to find a diamond for my wife’s present (Classic Tapered Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring setting at Blue Nile) with a cost of 1,000€ for the diamond (0.4-0.5 carat, ideal cut). I’m buying from their UK site …

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Q&A: Looking for an Asscher, Cushion or Round Cut Diamond for a Platinum Pave With a $16k–$20k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I’m hoping you can help in my search for the following: – Princess cut – Pavé setting – Budget 12-15k GBP – Must arrive in the U.K. within a month! N.B. I haven’t got my girlfriend’s size yet but her hands are small, so I would err on the petite side for the band. …

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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.