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Q&A: Purchasing a Halo Diamond Ring for Around $3k with Shipping to Australia

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried



Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Tacori Setting at Since1910

Thank you for a very informative and interesting website. What is your opinion on the website www.since1910.com? I have been on their website several times and the reviews seem to be very good regarding it. My fiancee would like a Tacori engagement ring and the prices seem competitive and cheaper than retail. What is your …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.4 Ct. Loose Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting

Hi, after reviewing your site (hugely helpful), I’d like your help selecting a loose diamond as an engagement ring replacement (I’ll follow up with setting later). I’d like to be around 1.4 carats (social norm range around us) or a similar size if there is a price break-point. I’d like an excellent/ideal cut, valuing this …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond

Hi. I’m struggling to choose between 4 yellow diamonds. 2 are on the Leibish site and 2 are on James Allen site. One on James Allen is probably actually too expensive so can be ruled out, but it is nice… Are you able to help me choose the best of the 4? I’d be happy …


Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Oval Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting

Hello, my boyfriend and I have been ring shopping for the past few weeks. I was hoping you could help us find what we are looking for – 1.5-2 ct oval diamond. No super obvious black inclusions – preferably none visible to the naked eye unless they are off to the side or incredibly small, color …


Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Shaped Diamond Ring With Around $12k Budget

Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Shaped Diamond Ring With Around $12k Budget

Hi, my fiance just put a deposit on a ring with a EGL cert and I was just wondering would it be reliable I can give pictures to show you? It’s a G colour with SI1 clarity. I wouldn’t recommend buying an EGL diamond at all: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/. If he can get his deposit back, tell …


Q&A: Help Finding a .8 ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Pave Setting

I’m looking for an engagement ring (one that I can also readily buy a matching band to 6 months down the road). Want a solitaire princess cut stone with diamonds in the band – can’t really decide between a pave vs channel set style, or something in between. Here’s a handful of potentials: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-channel-set-princess-cut-diamond-enagement-ring-item-58676?a_aid=dmnd1357 http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/benchmark-small-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-2810.htm …


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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