Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting for Under $15k In Total

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello! Thank you so much for the information you have provided on your website. I have found it extremely helpful in understanding how someone goes about buying an engagement ring and down to earth, something a common reader can easily understand. I’ve just started looking around for an engagement ring for my girlfriend for a …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a .90-1.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire With a $4,000 Budget

Last Updated On: April 23, 2018

Hi, I’m looking for a 0.9-1 Ct, round diamond to put into a solitaire 4 prong setting. My budget is under $4k for the diamond if possible? Thanks for your time in advance! What metal are you thinking? While gold/platinum or yellow/rose gold? White gold or platinum. Do you recommend one over another? White gold …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.50 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: April 23, 2018

Hi! I would very much appreciate your recommendations for 3 rings at 3 different carat sizes: 1.50, 1.80 and 2.00 on James Allen. I am still undecided about the upper cost limit, but I would like them to be as cost effective as possible. I think my girlfriend would like a larger carat, but I …

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Q&A: Help Finding a .5 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Knife Edge Setting With a $1k Budget

Last Updated On: April 23, 2018

Hello, I’ve looked for a bit and am thinking of pulling the trigger. I have a hard time determining the best diamond to pick out. I have the setting I would like to go with. I found it on James Allen (14K White Gold 2mm Knife Edge Solitaire Engagement Ring)… a pretty basic setting but …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Marquise Cut Diamond With Around $3k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Help! I’ve been researching engagement rings for the past month or 2 and there is just so much information out there. It’s both a blessing and a curse really. I stumbled across your website and decided why not reach out to an expert to get a solid opinion on this matter. My budget is roughly …

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Q&A: Shopping for a Round Diamond and a Solitaire Ring With $3,600 Budget from Europe

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi! diamonds.pro has been an eye opener to me in my search for an engagement ring. However, I’m still not comfortable enough, so I would like your help. I am looking for a round diamond for a solitaire, 14k white gold setting (not necessarily, just a preference). My budget is $2000 (diamond + ring + …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond With a $23,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi The Diamond Pro, Would like to first thank the team putting up so much effort and knowledge into this site. I can feel the honest advice you provide in your posts and really take your words into account when I am searching for my dream engagement ring. I would like to purchase my ring …

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Q&A: Advice On Choosing a .80 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I’ve done a bit of reading, including your site, and I think I understand a little bit. So here’s what I’m looking at: Diamond 1: .75ct, Sig Ideal cut, H, VVS1 $2925 Diamond 2: .80ct, Sig ideal cut, H, IF $3063 Diamond 3: .78ct, Sig ideal cut, H, VVS2 $3236 (source: Blue Nile) Everything I …

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.