Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Help Finding a 2.5-3 Ct. Round or Princess Cut Diamond With a $40k – $50k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I am looking to buy a stone that is 2.5-3 carats with IF clarity and color between D-H. What would be your best recommendations that have good return/care policies and ship to the UK? Thank you. We usually recommend Blue Nile for people in the UK as they have an office in Dublin which saves …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond With a $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I’m looking for a round 1 carat diamond. I’m looking for the best value for the best price. I mean who isn’t? If you could help me, the sites that keep popping up on my radar are James Allen and Yadav. If this helps also to be more specific — VS2-VVS2 clarity, medium to …

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Q&A: Looking at a Vintage Ring from a Jeweler. Am I Being Offered a Fair Deal?

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Love your site! Curious what you think of this ring: www.petersuchyjewelers.com/products.php?product=Vintage-Ideal-2.07ct-Old-European-Diamond-Platinum-Art-Deco-Single-Cut-Ring At $13,850 – ripoff or no? Anything to be wary of? Thanks. Thanks for the link. The ring has a unique design. Since the center stone is an old European cut, we can’t really comment on it. We found them to be not well …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Petite Pavé Ring With a $5k Total Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

I’m interested in a round diamond for a petite, solitaire 14k white gold band. My budget is $3,500-4,500 and I was hoping for a diamond between 0.9-1.1 carats. I’m really more interested in the way the diamond looks than I am the size, provided it is within my range, but if it could be over …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.50+ Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo With a $15-17k Budget

Last Updated On: February 11, 2018

Firstly thank you very much for your extremely informative website. I truly learned a lot, though I am still way too much of an amateur in this! I was looking to buy an engagement ring and was shooting for an all in budget of around 15k USD (round shaped is preferable, and was hoping for …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Around $3,000 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I am looking for a round brilliant diamond for a solitaire setting. The budget is around £2000 for the diamond. What do you think of this combination? Blue Nile LD08743473 Blue Nile Classic Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring The diamond looks eye-clean, it’s well cut and will compliment the setting. Thank you, very thoughtful. …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With a $10-12k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hello there.. I came across your website and decided to write you seeking your advise on purchasing a diamond engagement ring. I have been shopping around for a nice 1.3-1.6 diamond on a nice platinum setting. My budget for the ring is around 10K-12K. I am thinking of buying it online from Blue Nile but …

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Q&A: General Advice on Where to Go Diamond Shopping

Last Updated On: February 5, 2018

Hi, I’m looking to purchase a ring from Robbins Brothers to propose soon. I like the ring design and it comes with a cubic zirconia. I figured I can get by with a good design and later (if desired) set it with a nice diamond in the future. I don’t like spending what I don’t …

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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.