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Q&A: Looking for a Radiant-Shaped Diamond for a Pave Setting Within a $13,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $13,000



Q&A: Choosing a White Gold Solitaire Ring with a Round Diamond for $12-14k

Hi, Thank you for the excellent site and information, really helpful. I’m in the market for a round diamond in the range of 12-14k. I found this one 2ct F, SI2, but little concern how visible will be the inclusions with naked eye once the diamond is in the ring: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.00-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-3155620?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks. The issue with …






Q&A: Looking at a Vintage Ring from a Jeweler. Am I Being Offered a Fair Deal?

Q&A: Looking at a Vintage Ring from a Jeweler. Am I Being Offered a Fair Deal?

Love your site! Curious what you think of this ring: www.petersuchyjewelers.com/products.php?product=Vintage-Ideal-2.07ct-Old-European-Diamond-Platinum-Art-Deco-Single-Cut-Ring At $13,850 – ripoff or no? Anything to be wary of? Thanks. Thanks for the link. The ring has a unique design. Since the center stone is an old European cut, we can’t really comment on it. We found them to be not well …


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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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