Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Help Choosing a Fiery and Brilliant Round Diamond With a $5-6k Total Budget

Last Updated On: November 11, 2017

Hello, Hoping you can provide me with some help. I am looking for an eye clean, well balanced, brilliant cut solitaire diamond with brilliance and fire. H-J color, a white gold setting, for the best value. My total budget is $5000.00-$6000.00. Look forward to hearing back and working with your team. Thanks. If an extraordinary …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire With Around $1300 Budget for a Reader from Belgium

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Dear Diamond Pro, Let me start by saying your website is so helpful, so interesting! It is an amazing asset in my search for a diamond & ring. If you’re ever in Belgium, let me buy you a coffee 😉 I’m looking for a round engagement ring diamond to set in a solitaire white gold …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Halo Setting With Around $7k Budget

Last Updated On: November 10, 2017

Hello, I’m looking for a diamond roughly somewhere between 1.2 – 1.6 carat. In your opinion, would I get more “bang for my buck” with something in the I-H, VS2-SI1 range that is eye clear and on the top end of my carat range, OR something G-F, VVSI1-VS1 with a smaller carat weight? All other …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Well Cut Round Brilliant With a $6-7k Budget

Last Updated On: November 10, 2017

Hi, I recently purchased a hearts and arrow diamond from James Allen but I don’t find it very sparkling after I went out compare with only a “good” cut grade diamond. I would like you get some help from you guys picking a perfect diamond for my wife. My budget is around 6k to 7k. …

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Q&A: Help finding a 2-2.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Petite Pavé With a $20-30k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I’m trying to find a diamond for an engagement ring. I have a budget of $20-30K. My girlfriend wants a round cut diamond and she has told me that she values carat size vs. the overall quality of the diamond. She wants something that looks amazing and is larger to the naked eye, but …

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Q&A: We Purchased a Diamond “On Sale”. Did We Get a Good Deal?

Last Updated On: November 10, 2017

Hello, We purchased a 3.3 Carat round diamond. VS1, J, Excellent cut for $38,000. Is this a good deal? The jeweler said that this diamond was “on sale.” I just don’t want to be ripped off. Thanks. Was that diamond GIA/AGS certified? If so, can you send me its report number so I can take …

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pair of Diamond Studs With a $1000 to $1500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Thanks for such a great site! I’ve been reading through your articles and reviews and appreciate all the helpful tips. I’m a first time diamond buyer looking for some diamond earrings as a gift. My budget is between $1000-$1500. What would you recommend from James Allen? Thanks! I looked around and I like this pair …

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Q&A: Choosing a Radiant Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire With Up to $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I am looking to buy a cushion or round cut diamond for a solitaire setting in rose gold. By budget is around 4k, however my wife would prefer the ring to be under 3k as she plans to wear it often and doesn’t want to be too worried about loosing it. After reading your articles …

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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.