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Q&A: Looking for Round 0.7 Ct. Diamond for Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $3,000


Q&A: Looking for Ideal Cut Round Diamond in $3K Range

First off, I’d like to thank you for your site, your diamond education articles have been integral in guiding my search for the perfect diamond for my budget. My total budget is about $3500-4000, and I’m looking at settings between $575 and $1050 (for color purposes, I want to note I’m going with a platinum …


Q&A: Looking for Biggest Emerald Cut Possible for $2500 Budget

Hi i am hoping you can help me to find the right diamond for my engagement ring. I would like an emerald cut, and for me size is important im hoping for around 1ct or bigger. the budget is 5000. i live in australia, and after meeting with jewelers here i have been told i …



Q&A: Buying a Diamond is Like Taking My Car to the Mechanic, Help!

Q&A: Buying a Diamond is Like Taking My Car to the Mechanic, Help!

Let me start off by saying I’m glad there are guys like you out there helping out willing to help out people – willing to share your expertise, through your website / Q & A posts. When I first thought of having to buy a diamond, I got the sinking feeling (probably similar to that …


Q&A: Clarification about Clarity

I’m starting to look at engagement rings and I hope you can help me learn a bit more about diamond clarity. The other three C’s seem straightforward, but looking at clarity, it seems like it gets a bit more complicated. When looking at a diamond, how concerned should I be about inclusions? Does it basically …




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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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