Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Up to $3,800 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Good day, I’m located in Australia and I’m looking for the classic engagement ring with the one carat diamond in the price range 4000-5000 AUD inc. postage and tax. It has to be timeless classic design, which I believe would be a solitaire with the single diamond. The material depends on the final price, if …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a .9 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: November 15, 2017

I’m looking to put together a diamond engagement ring from James Allen or Blue Nile. I’d like a .90 carat and above, round ring, ideal cut, with at least G color or better? Clarity I can’t really tell what it will look like to the naked eye. Do you have any suggestions/recommendations? Also I’m not …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Blue Nile Nouveau Solitaire with Around $4,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello, I am interested in buying an engagement ring with an eye-clean 0.85-1.00 carat round diamond. I quite like this setting: Blue Nile Petite Nouveau Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Could you help me pick a diamond? I was looking at these two (both 0.9 carat): 1) Blue Nile LD08066526 2) Blue Nile LD08185130 What …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $12-13k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello Diamond Pros! Your site is simply amazing. I feel like you’ve done an amazing job explaining all the different avenues of how to choose the correct diamond for you while giving a subjective/honest opinion. It is now time for me to go out on the edge and try and find that right diamond for …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond With a $5,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi Diamonds Pro, I’m looking to purchase a diamond and I would like a 2nd opinion. I also read on your article, you have some promotions for Blue Nile or James Allen. Thanks. Here’s the Blue Nile coupon code: [contact us for your own unique coupon code] I’m happy to help you select a diamond …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Thin White Gold Ring Within a $2,500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, First of all thank you for your in depth knowledge and explanations, it’s been very helpful. I started reading your guides about a month ago and the inside knowledge has been great. I’m currently looking for an engagement ring. My budget is $2500. I’m willing to budge a few hundred if it’s a significant …

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Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pavé Setting With Around $6-7k Budget

Last Updated On: November 11, 2017

I need assistance with finding a diamond, about 1 ct, with a budget around 6 to 7 thousand dollars. I’ve heard of hearts and arrows diamonds that different sites offer. Any suggestions? Brian Gavin is the way to go if you’re looking for the bets cut possible. If you tell me what style setting (solitaire, …

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Q&A: Looking for an Oval or Cushion-Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond With Up to $30k

Last Updated On: November 11, 2017

I am trying to help my son find a fancy yellow oval or cushion cut stone for his fiancé. Between three and four carats. I would appreciate any advice! Thanks. I’d be happy to help you. Can you please give me his ballpark figure of what he’s looking to spend, so I know where 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.