Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Choosing a Round or Princess Cut Diamond With $1,500 Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hey there, I read your article and I am very interested in seeking some guidance on an engagement ring from Blue Nile. Looking to keep it under $1500, and open about the shape, size of the diamond as well as the setting. I’m happy to share some suggestions with you, but I would need to …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round or Oval Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting With a $4,500 Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello!! First of all, thank you very much for your information, it has been incredibly useful! I am currently looking to purchase an engagement ring and have narrowed in on some basic criteria. Right now, I am looking at diamonds (Blue Nile) that are around .9 carats and very high in all other categories (D-color, …

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Q&A: Looking for a Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Rose Gold Antique Setting Within a $3,000-3,800 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

I’m seeking some help in selecting a diamond from Blue Nile. I have already found the setting that my girlfriend loves from BN but I want to ensure that I get the best stone. She loves a rose gold antique style setting they have. I’m looking for a pear shaped diamond for this ring. If …

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Q&A: Looking for an Emerald or Asscher Cut Diamond With a $5,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi – So overtime I search diamonds and rings for my girl, I end up on your site! Super informative – maybe even too much info if I read everything! But I have managed to dial in on a few diamonds – I believe I linked to them all thru you … I am looking …

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Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Halo Setting Within a $10k-12k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

We are looking for about 2 ct, square shape diamond (either princess, cushion, radiant, or emerald ) with either Solitare, Pave, or Halo setting. And also the ring needs to be well- matched my 1ct full eternity diamond ring. As you recommend in this article (https://www.diamonds.pro/education/2-carat-diamond-ring//), my priority is 1.diamond cut 2. Clarity. I am …

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Q&A: Looking for a Round or Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Setting With an AUD $10000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi, I’m looking for a round or cushion cut under AUD $10000. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center …

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Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a 5k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hello, I’m interested in getting some diamond stud earrings for my wife. She went to the mall to try on some as we weren’t sure about size and she said that the 1ct in each ear was about right. She was not sure of the depth of the cut, however. I like your advice regarding …

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Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $4,5k-$5,5k Budget

Last Updated On: June 29, 2020

Hi – I’m buying a diamond for my partner and can’t believe how much cheaper the diamonds at Blue Nile are in comparison to the wholesaler I was going to go through. Is there a catch? I’m concerned that the stone they send me won’t be legit and being a layman I won’t know the …

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.