Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: On the Hunt for a Round Brilliant for Tacori Setting & $9K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you so much for such an informative site. I have learned more than I thought possible about diamonds! I have already chosen the setting for my engagement ring. It is the Tacori 2620 round. I was told that the diamond size must be 6.9 to 7.8 mm girdle to girdle. It has a 1.5 …

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Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Stone for $8K Budget and White Gold Pave Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m looking for a Brilliant round cut in the $8,000 price range. Can you help me out? Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens’ and their prices are amazing. Blue Nile is …

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Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant for $10-11K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I was browsing around James Allen for a round brilliant diamond in the 10k-11k range. I was looking for something that would look eye clean and maximize carat weight. What do you think about these 2 diamonds that I found? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1537125.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522030.asp Leaning towards the first one. Thanks for your feedback. Blue Nile Blue Nile …

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Q&A: Looking for 2Ct.+ Princess or Round Cut in Australia

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m just looking to purchase a Princess Cut diamond and details below: Diamond Details Price: AU$ 30,891 Carat weight: 2.05 Cut: Good Colour: D Clarity: VVS1 Depth %: 72.5% Table %: 79% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Girdle: Slightly Thick to Thick Culet: None Fluorescence: Medium Blue Measurements: 7.07 x 6.84 x 4.96 mm Length/width …

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Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut for White Gold Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: October 20, 2020

I was just about to buy from Blue Nile when I saw your article. I am looking for a 6 prong solitaire ring with 1.7 carat, round diamond. Looking at around at 10K mark. Any suggestions would be great. Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a …

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Q&A: “For years my mother has been telling me that Tiffany’s have the ‘best’ diamonds.”

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’m shopping around for an engagement ring and just wanted to get your opinion of what I should look for. I read through this site and found in very informative. My budget is $6,000 for the stone but that is a max, so I would prefer less. My goal was to get around a 1 …

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Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for $1500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi, I’ve been looking to purchase an engagement ring in the $1500 range. To be honest, bigger is better, but at the same, I don’t want to lose too much quality. I’ve been browsing a couple of sites, but this is one I found that I thought was a good match. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1531414.asp Do you have …

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Q&A: “Please help a first timer out!”

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I really need your help on picking out an ideal cut round diamond. I would like to purchase from James Allen on a budget of $3500 or less on ring alone. Getting the most ring size and sparkle is what im after and I know thats your specialty! 🙂 How about .85c or less. Please …

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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.