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Q&A: Choosing a 2.00 Ct. Best Cut Round Diamond With a $18-25k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $25,000

Q&A: Choosing a 2.00 Ct. Best Cut Round Diamond With a $18-25k Budget

Hi, Thank you for all of your advice and support. I’m seeking an engagement ring for my girl and hoping you could please assist. I am thinking the below characteristics. I was hoping to hear your opinion on the following stones and see if there were others you could suggest? Thanks again in advance! – …



Q&A: Choosing a 2 Ct. Radiant Cut Diamond With a $20-25k Budget

Hi! First, let me thank you all for the tremendous service that you are offering. I think it’s incredibly generous that you are providing this services for free. I am currently on the hunt for a radiant cut diamond that will be set in a white gold solitaire setting. I have a budget of about …



Q&A: Help Finding a Fancy Yellow Diamond With Up to $25k Budget

My question is does a fancy yellow diamond that is the exact same cut, clarity and carat cost more or less than a regular white diamond? I’m looking for the best possible deal for a 3-5 carat yellow diamond. I found a few online but it seems like there is a big price difference and …


Q&A: Looking for a 2.5 Ct. Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Pavé Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 2.5 Ct. Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Pavé Setting

Hello, I’m in the market for a diamond (for an engagement ring) and would love to hear more information about your services. Please contact me to discuss further. Thank you! Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (platinum/white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking …




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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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