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Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Three Stone Ring Within a $2,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried



Q&A: Choosing a Pear-Shaped Center Diamond With a $2.500 Budget

I’m searching for a diamond for an engagement ring. I’m partial to a pear shape but don’t really know where to begin as there are many retailers out there. I have done some research and learned the basics of what to look for but am unsure if there are any other factors I should be …





Q&A: Choosing an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $4k Total Budget

Hi there! My fiance and I have been in the market for an engagement ring for a couple of months, and we’ve been relying on your website a lot in this process, so thank you for providing such a great resource and all the time and effort you have put into this! It is refreshing …


Q&A: Help Deciding Betweeen Pairs of Diamond Earrings

Hello – I am looking to buy diamond stud earrings. I was searching online for information to educate myself, and enjoyed your article. Went to a jewelry store yesterday and tried on some 1.42 and 1.80 ctw, G color, SI1 earrings. They didn’t provide info on the cut although I am sure I could have …


About the author

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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