AJ—November 12, 2025
🧮 Fit for Use — Who it works for This pan is a very good value if you want a capable non-stick skillet at a budget price, especially if you: Cook on a gas or electric cooktop (not induction) Want convenience (easy cleanup, decent non-stick performance) Don’t need ultra-heavy duty or professional-grade longevity Are okay with replacing a non-stick pan after a few years rather than expecting decades of use It might be less ideal if you: Use an induction stove Rely heavily on non-stick performance through heavy use (e.g., daily high-heat searing, metal utensils, etc) Prefer premium cookware that lasts 10+ years with near-no degradation 🎯 Verdict For the money, the Blue Diamond 10″ fry pan is a smart pick — especially for everyday cooking, moderate budgets, and folks who want a non-stick pan that’s free of some of the “older-style” coatings. If I were to give it a quick score: Value: 8/10 Non-stick performance (initially): 7.5/10 Longevity/durability: 6.5-7/10 Overall: ~7.5/10 In short: if you treat it well (use medium heat, avoid induction unless version supports it, hand-wash if possible, avoid aggressive metal utensils), you’ll likely be pleased. If you expect ultra-long life or “professional chef grade” non-stick, you may eventually outgrow it. Read more
Colleen S.—November 8, 2025
I read the care instructions and only rinsed it with soapy water no scrubbing at all before I used it. I then poured a minimal amount of EV00 heating the pan over a low to medium flame. I ran 5 eggs through a mini chopper to make them nice and smooth and poured it into the pan. Using a synthetic spatula, I stirred the eggs and there was absolutely NO sticking of any bit of the eggs. Fabulous product. Plus, I received a compliment from the friend that I made the breakfast for that they were the best scrambled eggs he ever had. The diamond blue sparkled even after using it. I believe the key is to read the instructions and not to put it on high heat. And I’d say being able to scramble 5 large eggs says something for the cooking capacity Since, the five scrambled eggs filled the pan. The handle is comfortable and didn’t get hot at all. The only downer is it doesn’t come with a lid. But I’m sure I could find one if I search Amazon for a 12 inch lid. I highly recommend this and I will be buying this product again in other sizes. We’ll see how long it lasts.. Read more
TM Conway—August 3, 2024
It's been just over a week and I have been using this pan every morning for breakfast. So far, it's pretty impressive. I do have some general ideas about non-stick pans in this price range: I don't expect them to last for years and years (even with the best care); I know I have to baby them a bit; I know that I cannot cook with them at very high heat. PROS: -- Right out of the packaging, the pan looks nice and sturdy. -- It seems to be a bit tougher than other nonstick pans when it comes to using and cleaning. -- It does heat up quickly. -- I was able to make good pancakes in it & my scrambled eggs just slid right out! (By the way, I noticed that the only pancakes that stuck a bit were made with batter higher in sugar content or when I hadn't cleaned the pan well.) -- I don't have the "hot handle" problem I see mentioned in other reviews. I do use the pan on a burner a tiny bit smaller than the bottom of the pan & I think that helps. -- Cleaning it is easy. All I have to do is let the pan cool first. When I am cooking something like pancakes, I can remove stray batter with a silicone spatula. I use a little soap and hot water to get all the residue out. CONS: I was immediately confused by the instructions. The front of the cardboard covers says this is safe for ovens & is "high heat resistant", but elsewhere, it's advised to use low-to-medium heat. This is why I hate the packaging. All the info is on the cardboard that the pan in tucked into. I like to save product info so this is inconvenient. -- Like with most non-stick pans, there are restrictions - ex: no EVOO; and don't heat when empty, etc. Some of these are worse than others. For instance, when fixing anything with a batter (ex: pancakes), I like to heat a pan fairly well before pouring in the batter. However, this pan heats up fast so I can pour in batter without much pre-heating. -- I don't think I will be using this to do any oil-frying because I don't want to use high heat. Also, I won't be large amounts of liquids (water) since it would be easy to let it boil to dry & damage the coating. -- Some of the things hyped about this are not really good for the pans. Says you can use metal utensils but that really isn't advised. The same thing goes for being dishwasher safe. To make the pan last as long as possible, I handwash/dry & keep a soft cloth in the pan when it's stored. Anything to keep from damaging the non-stick surface! -- Although I have a regular gas stove, the instructions for induction cooktops are pretty extensive & I don't know that I would want the extra work. -- For the best info on using, cleaning, and storing this pan, I had to go online. I wish they'd included a paper printout of info instead of my having to try to read that cardboard packaging. Overall, I don't mind the negatives too much because I know to be careful of ALL my nonstick pans. The one negative that bugs me the most is the "don't heat when empty" rule. I do like the pan a lot right now. If it lasts me a few years, I will be happy with it. I do have cheaper pans that are just as good. This one is a really good value though. Basically, the things that make a non-stick pan so good also mean there are drawbacks. This pan proves you don't have to spend a fortune on a decent piece of non-stick cookware. Read more
Silver Spurs—November 25, 2025
I bought two 8 inch pans in March of 2025 and was very careful with them. Plastic utensils, no heat over medium and hand washed. Both now stick and requires a little effort to remove the stuff that sticks. I want 2 new ones! Will call them and see if they will honor their 2 year warranty. I know they all fail eventually but 9 months is not acceptable. I called the supervisor and she refuses to replace the pans! She wants to start the process with pictures and I do no own a smart phone so out of luck. Very unfair! Note: After sending a picture that my daughter took, they did replace both pans.. They work well. Read more
Chris Miller—December 7, 2025
This is a great little frying pan and was a good price when I purchased. I've been using it for close to a year now with no issues, so i would definitely recommend this. The quality seems great. The handle tends to get a little hot if you fry for an extended amount of time, but nothing too major. I still like it. Read more