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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $5,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for Around $3,600 Budget

Hello! I am choosing a round diamond between the below three and I really appreciate it if you can give me some advice. Thank you very much! 1. GIA ref.: 6187361471; weight: 0.82ct 2. GIA ref.: 3245133663; weight: 0.83ct 3. GIA ref.: 6232483103; weight: 0.84ct All three of them are amazing options. Beautifully cut. Are …




Q&A: Help Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond With a $4,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for a round 1 carat diamond. I’m looking for the best value for the best price. I mean who isn’t? If you could help me, the sites that keep popping up on my radar are James Allen and Yadav. If this helps also to be more specific — VS2-VVS2 clarity, medium to …


Q&A: Looking at a Vintage Ring from a Jeweler. Am I Being Offered a Fair Deal?

Q&A: Looking at a Vintage Ring from a Jeweler. Am I Being Offered a Fair Deal?

Love your site! Curious what you think of this ring: www.petersuchyjewelers.com/products.php?product=Vintage-Ideal-2.07ct-Old-European-Diamond-Platinum-Art-Deco-Single-Cut-Ring At $13,850 – ripoff or no? Anything to be wary of? Thanks. Thanks for the link. The ring has a unique design. Since the center stone is an old European cut, we can’t really comment on it. We found them to be not well …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Pear Shaped Diamond with Around $1,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Pear Shaped Diamond with Around $1,000 Budget

I recently purchased this diamond: Blue Nile LD08431086 But it’s a bit hazy in the lower half of the pear (pointed part) and I’m slightly disappointed with its sparkle, so I have inquired about exchanging the stone for this one: Blue Nile LD08732886 This one has a higher clarity grade but medium fluorescence. Can you …



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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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