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Q&A: Help Finding a .9 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $3,000

Q&A: Help Finding a .9 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

I’m just wondering what you think of this diamond. Blue Nile LD08344287 I am looking to get an engagement ring and I found this diamond that seems to be what I am looking for, and the price is right. I’m just curious if this is considered “eye clean” I see some cloudiness on the side …


Q&A: Help Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Halo Ring With a $3,000 to $3,500 Budget

Thank you very much for your website and this service you provide. I know my girlfriend is absolutely crazy about halo rings with either cushion or brilliant cuts. My budget is between 2500 and 3000 euro including setting and diamond. An example of a setting I found in james allen is this: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-outline-pave-engagement-ring-item-49493?a_aid=dmnd1357 Based on …




Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $3k-4k Total Budget

Hi, I was so glad I read your article prior to making my purchase. I was one that was looking in the VVS range afraid of eye-visible inclusions. What worries me now (possibly unnecessarily) is the difference in color. I’ve been looking on James Allen for a few weeks now sifting through many of the …





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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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