Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire for Under $13,500 In Total

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi there, I am looking to buy loose diamonds to be made into a ring here in the UK. I have read through your excellent posts but need a hand as I am thinking of having a central round stone with two pear shaped stones either side. As I am buying them loose myself I …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With a $6k Total Budget

Last Updated On: December 27, 2017

I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. I really like both cushion and round diamonds. What is your opinion on these 2 cuts? I’ve seen that, given similar characteristics, for the same price I can get a slightly bigger cushion diamond. Is it worth it or a round diamond still has a better …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With Sapphires Within a $3,000-$3,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hey there – we have been looking for engagement rings and are overall overwhelmed; setting, shape, accents, gold color, etc. We began looking at lab grown diamonds, in particular MiaDonna lab grown diamonds. I think I will settle with a white gold band with pave set side stones. We would like to spend as little …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Brilliant For a White Gold Twisted Pavé With a $3,000 to $3,400 Budget

Last Updated On: December 26, 2017

Hi, great site! I’ve picked out a white gold twisted pave solitaire setting from James Allen and am looking for a diamond to go with it. After reading the website, I’m interested in the largest eye clean diamond with the following specs: Setting: 14K WHITE GOLD TWISTED PAVE SHANK CONTEMPORARY SOLITAIRE (James Allen) Shape: Round …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Petite Pavé With an $8,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I’ve been on your site for a little while now and I was hoping you could provide some feedback on a diamond that I am interested in purchasing from Blue Nile. Blue Nile LD08080128 Is it a good value? In terms of specs, do you think it’s worth the price? Thank you! I’m not …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Tapered Solitaire With Around $1,300 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

First, your website has been extremely helpful for my search. Thank you already on this. However, I’m trying to find a diamond for my wife’s present (Classic Tapered Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring setting at Blue Nile) with a cost of 1,000€ for the diamond (0.4-0.5 carat, ideal cut). I’m buying from their UK site …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Tapered Pavé Setting with Around $6,500 Budget

Last Updated On: December 24, 2017

Hello, Heard about your site via a friend via Art of Charm. I’ve done my reading on your website and was hoping you could give me a second opinion on a couple of stones I’m looking at: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2786679?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2844940?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would prefer to go with the 1.4 carat because I want to maximize the size …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Diamond Stud Earrings of .9 ctw./1 ctw. With a $1,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I’m looking for a set of diamond studs. I’ve picked out 2 different pairs on Blue Nile (per your diamond stud recommendation article). I have emailed Blue Nile asking them if the sets were eye-clean, as there are no images online. Not sure if I read that on your site or elsewhere… The question …

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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.