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Diamond Q&A

By Mike Fried,

Diamond Q&A

In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.

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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.70 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Hi, I’m shopping for an engagement ring for my girlfriend that I plan to buy from an online retailer (ie. James Allen). I’ve done a fair amount of research online. My girlfriend fell in love with the platinum classic Tiffany 6 prong round setting with the knife edge so I’m looking for a setting as …


Q&A: Help Finding a Square Cushion Cut Diamond for a Pave Setting With Up to $4,500 Budget

I’m looking for a cushion diamond about 1 carat up to $4,500 in budget. Thanks. Can you please tell me what setting style (solitaire/pave/side stones/halo) and metal (white gold/platinum/yellow gold/rose gold) you’re planning to go with? Different settings suit different colors better (https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/). Do you prefer a rectangular or a square cushion cut? This info …


Q&A: Birthday Gift: Diamond Studs for $2k

Even after reading over most of your articles multiple times, looking over the Blu Nile site, my head is still spinning. Have been looking to purchase stud earrings for my daughters 13th birthday. It’s not the the cost that prevents me from making a choice but rather making the wrong decision, selecting the wrong diamonds. …


Q&A: Getting Help from Ringo

Hi, I’m shopping for engagement rings and your site has been an extremely helpful resource. I’ve narrowed the diamond search to the best round cut for $14k. This one from JA looks good to me but your selection tool found the one below it. What considerations for the clarity versus cut should be made? My …


Q&A: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Halo Setting Within an $8k Budget

Hey I need to know whether or not a diamond is good or not I found on James Allen. With depth and everything like that could you help me? Can you please send me the link? I’ll gladly comment on the stone you found. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.53-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6398726?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.53-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-6374255?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.62-carat-j-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-6531696?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.52-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-5670130?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.50-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-5804116?a_aid=dmnd1357 The setting will be fancy halo …


Q&A: Maximizing Budget of $2,000

I am searching for a 1ct round center stone to mount in the 14K WHITE GOLD TAPERED PAVE ENGAGEMENT RING Color H or I. Budget: I’d prefer to stay $2,000 or below if possible. Here are the biggest diamonds of a quality I’d recommend within your budget: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6450815?a_aid=dmnd1357 (This stone is kind of a borderline …


About the author

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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