Color: J

Q&A: Choosing a Classic Style Diamond Ring with a Round Center for Under $5k

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I have learned a lot about diamonds from the site! Thank you. I am looking for an engagement ring, but really want to focus on the diamond itself. I have learned recently that there exists a trend to buy a higher quality diamond, and then a simpler ring and band, and then choose a design …

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Q&A: Choosing a Classic Style Diamond Ring with a Round Center with a $5k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Micropavé Setting With A $10k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Do you make recommendations for Brilliant Earth? I found a setting there that I love, but I can’t decide on a diamond. Thanks. Brilliant Earth is priced significantly higher than their competitors. They make several claims about offering added value over their competitors (most notably their “beyond conflict-free” pledge). We have not yet been able …

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Q&A: Searching for the Best Cut Round Diamond… Where to Look?

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Looking to replace my wife’s wedding ring (.6 ct. diamond) with a 1 ct. either HOF or BGD diamond of similar quality. My concern is buying w/o seeing at BGD and I can walk into my local jeweler and see and touch the HOF diamonds. What guarantee, warranty, when work or adjustments need to be …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With an $8k – $10k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hey there, I am looking into purchasing an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I see you like giving out advice, and I would love to receive some! I have been shopping around and see that Blue Nile has some of the best prices, what are your thoughts on that? I am looking for up …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond from Brian Gavin for a Platinum Pave for $10k In Total

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I’m looking for a round diamond over 1 carat for an engagement ring. I would love perfect cut, better than J color, and inclusion invisible to the naked eye, size the larger the better. I have $9,000 budget for the stone. Looking forward! Thank you! Can you also tell me what style of setting …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for Around $4500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello! I am looking for a round diamond, around 1.0 ct with an excellent/ideal cut (max light reflection) for an engagement ring. I have been already investigating Blue Nile and James Allen. My max budget would be 4,500 USD. I would really appreciate your advice on the best diamond for the money. Thank you. Can …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Pavé for Around $10k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m starting to look for an engagement ring and I am planning on buying the diamond and setting separately to get the most value out of my money. I just started looking again so I have not decided on either one but would love your help. Thank you. I’d be happy to make some recommendations …

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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.