Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Petite Solitaire Setting With Around $4,200 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Thanks for creating such an informative website! I’ve really enjoyed reading through the posts – they’ve been a real eye-opener. I’m based in London, and probably would’ve looked for a ring in Hatton Garden had I not come across your website… I’m looking for an engagement ring for my partner. I was thinking of a …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With Up to $6,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello. I’ve been browsing the Blue Nile site for quite some time now. My parameters have been: Ideal cut, F-I color, VS2 or better clarity and 1.0 to 1.24 carats. I’ve found many in the $5-6.5k price range. The hardest choice for me has been the compromise between color and price. I don’t have much …

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Q&A: Looking for a .30 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $2k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Glad to find your great website. I’m looking for a dupe of the Tiffany setting with platinum band and around 0.30ct, I have a budget of $2,000. Could you help me please? Thank you in advance! I looked around and I love this combination for you: Blue Nile Six-Prong Low Dome Comfort Fit Solitaire Ring …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Thin Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting With Around $5k Budget

Last Updated On: February 22, 2018

Hello. I stumbled onto your site while researching diamonds because I’m looking to purchase one for an engagement ring. I’ve never purchased a diamond before and am looking for some guidance. After reading some of your articles and testimonials I really want to get your opinion. I’ve only gone to one jewelry store in person …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Three Stone Channel Setting With a $10k Total Budget

Last Updated On: February 19, 2018

Thanks in advance for your help. I’ve chosen a three stone channel setting from James Allen called Trio SKU 17401 size 9 price $2060. I was shooting for a total cost of $10000, but could go a thousand or two more if necessary, so I’ve looked at diamonds around $8000. Maximum stone size is 1.5 …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Halo With Up to $15,000 Budget

Last Updated On: February 3, 2018

Hi, I’m upgrading my diamond ring and looking for a diamond close to 2 carat. My budget is $10-12K. I like the round and cushion cut. I’ve selected a halo setting and would appreciate your help in selecting the diamond. Thank you! I looked around and these are the largest stones I can recommend: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.62-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2665104?a_aid=dmnd1357 …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for Around $3,600 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello! I am choosing a round diamond between the below three and I really appreciate it if you can give me some advice. Thank you very much! 1. GIA ref.: 6187361471; weight: 0.82ct 2. GIA ref.: 3245133663; weight: 0.83ct 3. GIA ref.: 6232483103; weight: 0.84ct All three of them are amazing options. Beautifully cut. Are …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Center Round Diamond and Two Side Stones For a White Gold Trellis Setting With a 6k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I would appreciate your opinion about this diamond from Blue Nile. Thanks! Total price $3262 Price per carat $4,078 Carat weight 0.80 Shape Round Color G Clarity VS2 Length/width ratio 1.01 Depth % 63.1% Table % 56.0% Polish Excellent Symmetry Excellent Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick Culet None Fluorescence None Measurements 5.88 x 5.92 x …

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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.