Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for a Petite Pave White Gold Setting Within an $8k Budget

Last Updated On: March 21, 2018

Hey Diamond Pro, I’m looking for help identifying the best quality diamond for my money. I’ve been reading the site for years and the information you have provided is amazing. Even with all the information on the site, I would still appreciate you presenting me with some recommendations. Here are the details: Shape: Princess Clarity: …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round or a Princess Cut Diamond With Around $8,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I am strongly considering purchasing an engagement ring from Blue Nile. Could you provide me with a unique discount code? Thanks. Here’s the code: [contact us for your own unique coupon code] I’m also happy to help you select a diamond or review the one you are already considering to make sure there are no …

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Q&A: Help Finding the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With $15-20k Total Budget

Last Updated On: March 21, 2018

Thank you for all of your free educational material. They are very helpful and free of the pressure at retail stores. I am looking for a channel set or pave set round cut diamond. My girlfriend has slightly smaller fingers (ring size 5.5), so I thought I ought to prioritize the cut than the size …

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Q&A: Help Deciding Between Two Round Diamonds for a White Gold Halo

Last Updated On: March 18, 2018

I am currently torn between two diamonds: Diamond 1: $3,850 .82 carats, I, VS2 Table: 59 Depth: 60.6 Crown angle: 33.5 Crown height: 13.6 Pavilion angle: 40.7 Pavilion depth: 43.5 Diamond 2: $3,561, .80 carats, H, VS1 Table: 57 Depth: 61.7 Crown Angle: 34.5 Crown height: 15 Pavilion Angle: 40.8 Pavilion depth: 43 I am …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With Around $8,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I am looking for a round cut diamond with a budget of £6000 GBP. Carat – 1.1 + ideally Cut – excellent Clarity – VS1 upwards ideally however will consider VS2 also as not sure how obvious the blemishes/inclusions are on the naked eye? Colour – DEF I have seen the below on James Allen …

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Q&A: Looking for a Pair of Diamond Earrings For a Platinum Martini Setting With a $8-12k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I am looking for a set of diamond earrings for my wife online. I am looking for a pair of round diamonds in the 1.5 to 2 ctw range. Planning to purchase platinum 3 prong martini style setting. I would appreciate any help you can offer. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Pavé With Up to $5,300 Diamond Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I am looking for a round diamond for an engagement ring. My budget is about $5K for the diamond alone. The larger the better, but realistically, would like it between 1.29 ct. and 1.7 ct. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, …

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Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Solitaire or Halo Setting Within a $6k Budget

Last Updated On: March 17, 2018

I’ve been reading through your educational articles, and I think I’ve been learning a lot. I’m shopping for a round cut stone. My budget is up to $5,000. Based on that, I’ve been looking at stones between 0.80 and 0.90 carats (but would be happy to find something up to 1 carat). I’ve found a …

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.