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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $10,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $10,000


Q&A: Help Finding a 2.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire Setting

2 friends referred me to this site. Looking for the best value diamond possible, would love some help! Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking for? One last question, what’s your approximate budget? Then I’ll be happy …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $10k Budget

I found a diamond that looks great and checks all the boxes, but it’s from a company called Parcel & Stone. Any idea whether they are reliable and opinions on going through a relatively unknown or unpopular online retailer? Thanks. We have not had any experiences with this company. I like that their stones are …



Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 – 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Crown Pave Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 1.50 – 1.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Petite Crown Pave Setting

Is this a good diamond to purchase from James Allen? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4333909?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond you selected is great, it’s eye-clean and has nice overall specs. Can you just tell me what style setting you’re using? Different settings suit different diamond colors better. Thanks for the quick follow up and advice. I’m looking at doing the 14K …





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Mike Fried 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.

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