Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Choosing a 1.00 Cwt. Low Set Five-Stone Diamond Ring as an Anniversary Gift

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I appreciate the good information you provide on your website. I am writing to ask your opinion of the Signature Comfort Fit Platinum Ring: Blue Nile Signature Comfort Fit Five Stone Diamond Ring This would be a 25th wedding anniversary gift. Does the quality of this ring to be befits it’s price? This would be …

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Q&A: Advice on Choosing a Fancy Color Diamond from James Allen

Last Updated On: July 2, 2018

I wanted to ask your advice on a fancy color diamond that I am thinking of purchasing. Here is the link: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/gray/pear-shaped/0.74-carat-vs1-clarity-sku-1036869?a_aid=dmnd1357 Overall, what are your thoughts? What color does it look like to you? Would it sparkle in normal light, or is it just going to appear really dark? What can you tell me …

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Q&A: Help Choosing an Oval-Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Ring With $5,300 Total Budget And Shipping to the UK

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi there, my fiance and I are looking to purchase an oval solitaire engagement ring online, and have narrowed our choice down quite a lot. Our budget is around GBP 4000 including the setting, VAT, and diamond. At the moment, we are looking at these two rings, one from James Allen and one from Blue …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Solitaire With Up to $10,000

Last Updated On: June 21, 2018

Hello! I am planning to propose to my girlfriend very soon and I’ve been doing a lot of research to find the right engagement ring for her. While researching, I stumbled upon your website and have found it incredibly educational about diamonds and engagement rings! I’ve read over your Diamond Education sections and have found …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Ring With $6,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I am going to buy an engagement ring for my wonderful girlfriend and was hoping you guys could give me some advice and recommendations. My budget is around $5-6000 for the diamond (but closer to 5 would be ideal). I am based in the UK but will be visiting Miami at the beginning of …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting With Around $3,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 21, 2018

I am looking for an engagement ring/bridal set. I believe she would like a princess cut diamond. Most likely in white gold. My budget is hoovering around $3,000. Thank you in advance for any assistance that you may be able to provide. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) do you want to use? This may …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pavé With a $3,500 Budget and Shipping to Sweden

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi Diamond Pro, Firstly, thanks for this amazing service that you are providing. I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I started looking about a month ago, mostly on Blue Nile since my best friend’s fiancé told me about the site. About a week ago she told me that she used your …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire With a $5k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi. I need help picking a diamond. My budget is $5000 (for the diamond). I will pay additional for the solitaire setting in white gold or platinum. I have been looking on Blue Nile and James Allen using the following search criteria: H-J Color, SI-1 clarity, Excellent Cut, approx 1 carat. I would like to …

About the author

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.