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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.25 Ct. Round Diamond for a Classic Platinum Ring for Under $12k In Total

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Dear Diamond Pro, I am writing to you about purchase on Blue Nile. I am about to place an order because sadly I lost my engagement ring… It was from Blue Nile and I am looking for something similar. 1.25 carat, round brilliant, ideal cut, G or H color. Would your recommend some choices? Also …

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Q&A: Looking for a 3 Ct. Oval-Shaped Diamond for a Platinum Pavé With a $25k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Excellent articles and advice. I may need some help after all. I am looking for a 3 carat oval diamond. Do you have any guidance on this please? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) are you planning to get? And what is your ballpark budget for the …

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Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting With a $10k-$12k Budget

Last Updated On: June 6, 2018

Hi, I have been reading your site and searching online for a diamond/engagement ring, your site has been incredibly informative but holy options batman! My tentative budget is $10,000, if another $1,000 would make a big difference based on diamonds available I could flex the budget up a little bit. In talking with my girlfriend …

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Q&A: Am I Being Offered a Fair Deal on a 1.00 G VS2 GIA Diamond?

Last Updated On: June 6, 2018

Hi, I found the ring in the setting my girlfriend likes. The merchant will sell me the whole ring for $7,495; the ring setting itself (with about .7 in small diamonds in 14k white gold) is $2,470. They would attach-get this-a 1 carat (exactly) G VS2 ring with an excellent cut for $5,025! ($2,470+$5,025 = …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With Up to $15k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I was just reading your article regarding Blue Nile, I am very close to purchasing on this site and noticed your article mentioned to contact you directly for any discount codes. Any help would be grateful. Thank you. I’m happy to send you this unique coupon code that gives you $50 off of your order …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 1.00 Ct. Round Brilliant With a $5,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello, I need recommendation on this diamond: Blue Nile LD08152955 It looks good to me, but is it eye clean? …… Can you please provide me your recommendation on this diamond too? Blue Nile LD08764048 …… I also came across this diamond. It seems pretty clean, but I’m wondering about the price. Is this a …

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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: July 3, 2025

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 Finding a Round Diamond for a White Gold Tapered Pavé With Around $10k Budget

Last Updated On: June 3, 2018

Looking for a round diamond for an engagement ring. Looking to spend around $10,000 US. 1.2+ Carat D-F Color Eye clean The diamonds I’ve looked at locally here in San Diego have not been that great for the money. Any help would be great. Definitely a little unsure about buying online. Hopefully you can steer …

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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.