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Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of .80 Ctw. Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings for Around $1,600

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $1,500


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Greetings, I came across your website while searching for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I read your review on Kay Jeweler’s, and we found a ring that my girlfriend really liked. It is part of the Kay Jeweler’s Tolkowsky collection, and I was wondering if you knew any additional information about whether or not …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Fancy Vivid Diamond for Around $1,500

Q&A: Help Choosing a Fancy Vivid Diamond for Around $1,500

What about IGL certificates is it better than IGI and GIA? Benma Fancy Color Diamonds only have IGL certificates. No. In most cases, diamonds with IGL are artificially enhanced which is something you don’t want. If they sell diamonds with only IGL, walk away and go with a company that sells GIA stones. If you’re …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond With a $1,500 Total Budget

Hi, I started to follow your site a couple of weeks ago. My budget is aprox. USD 1500. The setting I’ve chosen costs 800, so then I have 700 for the stone. I notice the price difference between a cushion shape vs the other making it interesting to buy. On Blue Nile site they have …



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Hi, I’m looking to purchase a ring from Robbins Brothers to propose soon. I like the ring design and it comes with a cubic zirconia. I figured I can get by with a good design and later (if desired) set it with a nice diamond in the future. I don’t like spending what I don’t …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Pair of Diamond Earrings With a $1,000-$1,500 Budget

Hi, Thanks for such a great site! I’ve been reading through your articles and reviews and appreciate all the helpful tips. I’m a first time diamond buyer looking for some diamond earrings as a gift. My budget is between $1000-$1500. What would you recommend from James Allen? Thanks! I looked around and I like this …


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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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