Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Choosing a 0.7 to 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting with $6k – $7k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I was for assistance and expertise in finding an engagement ring for my girlfriend on jamesallen.com. She’s 5′ tall and petite, therefore, I don’t want to pick out something that will look too big on her finger. I’m looking to spend $6,000 – $7,000 combined with the ring and Platinum solitary setting. I would like …

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Q&A: Finding a Round Diamond for a White Gold Setting with Sidestones for Around $2,200 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, I’m looking to buy a diamond in the next few months with a $2200 budget. I cannot go much higher than this as I am in grad school. I would like to get a round diamond and am lost with all the choices.Is there a recommendation that you can give me? I’d be happy …

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Q&A: Searching for 2.05+ Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo Micropave Setting for a $16k – $17k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Your website is fantastic and the advice you give is very much appreciated. I am looking for at least a 2.05 carat weight stone and, after reading your website literature, am considering lowering my clarity minimum to SI1 in order to get something more in the budget range (around $16,000). That said, I’d like to …

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Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Round Diamond with Around $100k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Great education from your site. I search all the sites that you mentioned with the parameter round, ideal or better, D, IF/FL. The one result that seem standout is from bluenile with the 2.66Ct. Blue Nile LD03163366 Can you give me an opinion on this diamond? What concerns me is the strong fluorescence. That diamond …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave or Channel Setting with a $9k to $12k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hey, Looking for the best value for my money and wanted to see if you could send me what you think would be the best diamonds. I am looking for a round diamond to go with a yellow gold setting, either channel or pave. I am looking to spend anywhere from 9-12,000 for the entire ring. …

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Q&A: Searching for a 1.7 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting with a $12k – $13k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking for a round brilliant in the 12000 range. If there is something spectacular, I can go a bit higher. I have 2300 credit through Blue Nile but I am not married to that company for this purchase. Size I would prefer to be around 1.7 ct and the cut needs to be …

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Q&A: Choosing a .75 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Setting with $3500 Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

First off, this website is great – so glad I found it. And I’m thrilled that you provide advice! I’ve asked around a bit, and went to a store earlier today (I’m in Chicago). I found a ring that I really liked, but I wasn’t crazy about the stone, and I thought it was convenient …

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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.