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Q&A: Starting from Scratch & Ending Up Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried



Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Ruby for a Pendant

Love your articles. A real education. If you want a customized setting, do you advise getting a loose stone from JA or BN and taking it to a high quality jeweler? Do you like JA as much for colored gemstones, especially relatively late rubies? Would you buy a really expensive diamond from JA, 100K+? Thanks. …





Q&A: Looking for a .7 Ct. Oval Diamond With Around $1800 Budget

Could I send you a link to a diamond and ask if it’s a good purchase? I am happy with the color and clarity, but all of the numbers associated with the cut are very confusing to me. Sure. Send it my way and I’ll take a look for you. https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.740-h-si1-oval-diamond-gia-3559038di&a_aid=y Here’s the diamond. If …


Q&A: Help Finding an Engagement Ring With a $1000 Budget

I am a college student who is graduating in May. I am debating proposing before then. I am on a limited college student type budget. I am not sure if you work with people in this demographic but I don’t know anything much about diamonds or wedding bands. I found you through Art of Charm …


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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