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Q&A: How to Find a 2 Ct. Round, Pear or Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $10-11k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: How to Find a 2 Ct. Round, Pear or Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $10-11k Budget

Hello, my budget is $10-11k, looking for round or oval. I’m tall with long fingers so I’d like something that looks as large as possible. Thank you! I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do …


Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

Hi, I’m deciding on an engagement ring which I plan to buy from Blue Nile. I was wondering if I could get your opinion on this stone: Blue Nile LD07070739 Also, can you suggest a setting that will further highlight the diamond. My girlfriend’s ring size is 4.5. Thank you. The stone you found is …




Q&A: Replacing a Round Diamond With Up to $15,000 Budget

Hi diamond pro! I recently chipped my .93 round diamond engagement ring, luckily it was insured. The stone was inherited so I’m doing research for the first time. The dimensions of the stone made it appear closer to a 1ct diamond as it had a really shallow depth (?). So I’m in the market for …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond Center With a $10k Budget

Hi, I am about to propose to my girlfriend next weekend and am looking for a ‘good value’ diamond. I’m not sure what setting she likes, I’ll leave that up to her to decide. However, I believe she’d like the size to be at least 1.7ct, and my budget would be ~$10k for the diamond. …




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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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