Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean Oval Cut Diamond with a $4k-$5k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Thank you so much for your time. I stumbled upon your website and Wow…I feel much more comfortable making the purchase on line. I’m looking to purchase this setting and would am searching for an oval cut center stone carat or more it. that is clean to the eye. Can you recommend an oval center …

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Q&A: Help Finding a New Princess Cut Diamond with Around $8k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, just recently found your site and am loving the information I am getting. My wife recently lost her diamond (the setting broke) just before our 10 year anniversary. So what a great time to buy a new diamond. With the insurance we have $8000 to play with for the stone. We will have …

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Q&A: Choosing a .75 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Setting with $3500 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

First off, this website is great – so glad I found it. And I’m thrilled that you provide advice! I’ve asked around a bit, and went to a store earlier today (I’m in Chicago). I found a ring that I really liked, but I wasn’t crazy about the stone, and I thought it was convenient …

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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion-Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Around 1 Ct. for a Platinum or White Gold Halo Setting

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, my girlfriends dream engagement ring is a cushion cut canary diamond in white gold or platinum with a halo of white diamonds. She absolutely hates yellow gold so it is not an option, even as a basket unless it is not visible at all. I was hoping you could recommend me a diamond or …

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Q&A: Looking for a Pair of Round Diamonds of 1.75 – 2.1 Ct. Total Weight for Studs

Last Updated On: January 9, 2019

I am looking to purchase a pair of WG diamond stud earrings in the range of 1.75 – 2.1 carets total weight. Can I hire you to source a good set for me? Or give me some options. I am not sure on budget, but I have shopped online so I have an idea of …

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Q&A: Looking for a 0.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I am looking for a Color D– .50 carat and up princess cut stone, preferably on James Allen ideally. I have been trying to follow your rules and of the clarity, depth, table etc. Seeing what you guys can come up with. I dont want to make the ring huge because my girlfriends ring …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond around 0.8 Ct. for a White Gold Ring with Around $3k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there! I stumbled upon your website and have learned so much. The knowledge I have gathered has allowed me to drop my budget on the ring and get it sooner so that I can propose. I have a couple of questions. First off, I have selected a ring from jamesallen.com and would love to …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond of 0.8 Ct. for a White Gold Setting with Around $2k-$2.5k Total Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

About the author

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.