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Q&A: Looking for the Best .80 – .95 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Greetings, first, I love your site and the candid and useful information provided. I am looking to propose soon, though I have been struggling with identifying the correct stone. Setting James Allen Platinum 2.5mm knife edge solitaire (SKU: 17002P) Ring? James Allen Budget: $4,000 – $5,000 Size: .80 – .95 carat Cut: Ideal / True …

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Q&A: Looking for a Matching Pair of 1-1.5 Ct. Round Diamonds for Earrings with a $4-4.5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

You mention that Blue Nile isn’t the best site to buy a diamond (i am looking for diamond earrings) what would be the best site in your opinion? Jamesallen.com is our favorite in general. How much are you looking to spend on the pair? Depending on your budget/size, we may recommend another site (Here is …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Halo Setting Engagement Ring for Around $5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello! Thank you so much for such a quality website, that’s taught me so much! It’s great to hear your advice going into this whole thing blind. haha My question is pretty general, but, is it possible to obtain this ring and find a beautiful center diamond, while keeping it between $4-5k?: http://bit.ly/19Jnr68 I just want …

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Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Platinum Ring with Side Stones within the $15k Range

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I am seeking advice on choosing an I or J color diamond for an engagement ring. I am less concerned with the “stats” regarding clarity and color, and I am primarily interested in choosing something that is near colorless and eye clean but in the largest possible size. Thus, I have been looking at both …

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Q&A: Searching for a 2 Ct. Round Brilliant with Around $13k Budget

Last Updated On: July 3, 2025

Hi, I have read numerous articles on the site and your advice has been incredibly helpful. I am looking for a round cut diamond with the following spces: -2ct -SI1 (or better) -J color (or better) -VG/Ideal cut I would like to spend around $13K. I found several options mostly searching Blue Nile and wanted …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo Setting with Around $6,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I contacted you some years ago about diamonds! We are nearly there…been too busy making kids, doing it the unconventional way! Just a question.. on your webpage you state you can buy a lower clarity if the imperfection was on the outside and you had a skilled jeweller, excuse me if I’m not using the …

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Q&A: Searching for a 1.3-1.4 Round Brilliant with About $6,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am looking to maximize the value of the diamond i purchase by balancing all the factors outlined in your excellent articles. As such, I have settled on a round diamond, color of H-L, medium-strong blue fluorescence Vs1-Si2, and size of 1.3 to 1.49 carats (trying to get 1.4 or close, either way). It looks …

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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.