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Q&A: Choosing a 0.50 Ct. Oval-Shaped Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $1,000

Q&A: Choosing a 0.50 Ct. Oval-Shaped Diamond

Hello, I really appreciate all of the helpful information you provide on your site. Can I please have your thoughts on this oval diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.45-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-4667099?a_aid=dmnd1357 Are there any other ovals that are D-F color, eye clean & around .5 carats on James Allen’s website that you would recommend over this one? I plan to set …


Q&A: Help Finding a 0.50 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond

Hello, thank you for such an informative site. I’m looking at three diamonds. If you can please provide me your opinion to pick one. I will be very grateful. If you can suggest some other diamond, I will highly appreciate that too. I want to make her 0.50 carat engagement ring. I have posted the …




Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Bezel Setting for Around €650 Budget

Hi! I would like a wedding ring with a diamond. Something like this: http://www.emmanuellezysman.fr/shop/en/54-983-baby-eve-gold-ring.html#/25-ring_size-sur_mesure/30-stone-white_diamond/39-metal-yellow_gold Can you recommend something? Or is this too ‘alternative’? I could also only buy the stone (and ask to put it in the right ring in the store) but my budget is about 1000 EUR for the total picture so that’s …


Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1000-$1300 Budget

Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1000-$1300 Budget

I’m looking to pick up a set of diamond studs in a 3 prong, or simple and small 4 prong white gold setting, about 2/3ct total (1/3ct each). My budget is somewhere around $1000-$1300, and I certainly don’t expect to find something completely flawless and colorless. From what I’ve read, something with an I or …




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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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