Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean 1 Ct. Round Diamond for $5500-6000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I would like to start out by saying thank you for providing so much information on diamonds! I am looking for the following: Around 1 carat round ideal cut, H color, eye clean diamond for $5500-6000. It will go on a platinum pave setting. Any help/suggestions you can offer would be greatly appreciated! What do …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.4 Ct. or Larger Cushion Cut Diamond to Look Great in a Micropave Halo Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Love your website and it has educated me well in my search for an engagement ring. I’m looking to buy a micropave halo engagement ring for my girlfriend and want to spend around 9k on a cushion cut diamond preferably 1.4 ct and above. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks so much! What do …

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Q&A: Searching for a 0.75 Ct. or Larger Princess Cut Diamond for $3000-3500 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi there, Ive been trying my luck finding a princess diamond online but Im not really sure how to decide which ones are better than others. We bought a Leo 0.73 carat ring from kays but after searching the internet feel we have been scammed on price. We still have time to return it so …

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Q&A: Choosing a 0.5 to 0.7 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for about $2,500

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I am hoping to make a purchase soon and wanted a second opinion on the diamonds I am interested in. My price range is around $2,500 total for the diamond and setting but I am willing to go a little higher. I am seeking a nice princess cut in roughly the .50 to .75 carat …

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Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond in the $4000 – $4500 Range

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I was referred to your site by my brother, who used your assistance for his engagement diamond purchase about three years ago. I’m planning to purchase a stone in the next month. I’m looking to purchase a princess cut diamond in the $4000 – $4500 range. My fiance was thrilled with a 0.93 CT stone …

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Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 to 2 Ct. Round or Princess Cut Diamond for $10,000-12,000 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi I need help finding the best diamond for the money. The minimum carat weight is 1.5 and up to 2.0 my budget is 10,000 to 12,000. I have been looking at the james Allen website but it seems overwhelming. I prefer only the GIA certificates. The setting will be platinum with side stones or …

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 to 2.0 Ct. Diamond for $ 10 to 12k Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

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Q&A: Upgrading a .49 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond to a Larger .7-.75 Ct. Stone

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I recently got engaged and received a .49 princess cut diamond in a 14k white gold channel-set diamond band. My fiancé and I agreed that an upgrade on the diamond would be in the near future, and I’m looking to find something in the .7-.75 range. I’d like it to be near-colorless, and don’t mind …

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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.