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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With a $2200 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: J




Q&A: Looking for a 1.7 ct Round-Shaped Diamond With a $9k Budget

I went to Robbins Brothers today and saw a ring (diamond) that I liked, I put a deposit on it, however now I am having second thoughts, because I saw rings with the same characteristics (1.7 carat, J color, SI1) for a lot less on Bluenile.com, do you recommend purchasing the diamond from Blue Nile? …


Q&A: Help finding a 1.20-1.35 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond for $3,200 Budget

Hello, How about when it comes to color? I want an extra size for less clarity, I’m okay with that. But how about when it comes to color? I’m having a hard time choosing the perfect ring for my future fiancé. So at this point, any advice will be really appreciated. Here’s a few specs- …


Q&A: Looking for a Round-Shaped Diamond for Either a Solitaire or a Pave Rose-Gold Setting With an $8k Total Budget

Hi, I’m having trouble on picking a diamond and color and ring material. My total budget for the engagement ring is $8000. I’m equally torn between these two ring settings: www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/daphne-sholdt-palladium-6674pa&a_aid=y and www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-rose-gold-pave-twist-white-diamond-engagement-ring-item-52717?a_aid=dmnd1357. I’m not really certain which material I should go for, or what type of diamond I should get to go with. I’ve read …



Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond with Around $12k Budget

I am going to marry my love 🙂 and I am going to buy a princess cut diamond for a pave setting of her choice… www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-perfect-pave-engagement-ring-item-55361?a_aid=dmnd1357 Picking the stone makes me nervous!! This is my second time round and I’d like to do it right 🙂 I would like about a 2 carat stone… Can …


About the author

Mike Fried 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.

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