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Q&A: Help Finding a Beautiful Round Diamond for Around $4,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried



Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Round Cut Earrings With a $5,000 Budget

Your help was very much appreciated in the purchase of a ring a few years ago so here I am back again. I am looking to purchase a pair of diamond stud earrings. I want the size to be distinctive but not overpowering. I believe something in the range of 1-1.2 TCW makes sense for …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $13,000 Budget

Hi, Can you help me find a round cut diamond? Preferences: approx. 1.5 carats or more, D-F color, excellent cut, eye clean. Budget: under $13,000. I looked around and I like this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3675238?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s well cut and will look great in any setting. Thoughts? I’m looking at a setting from Blue Nile. …


Q&A: Help Finding an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $12k-15k Budget

I am looking at purchasing an emerald cut diamond from Blue Nile between a 1.70-2 carat stone. Can you provide recommendations? I have researched and found the following Table 60-65% Depth 60-67^ Length/Width 1.30 – 1.75 would like to be around 1.41 – 1.45 for a more elongated look Girdle very thin to very thick …



Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $150 Budget

I am looking for diamond solitaire studs, in white gold, for my wife. These would be “just because” earrings, as such I’m looking at the $150 range. Thanks. We have great experiences with Blue Nile jewelry. Their quality of mellee (small) diamonds is excellent. The cuts are uniform and the diamonds are always white and …



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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