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Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $35k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $35,000

Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $35k Budget

Hello, I respectfully seek your assistance. After many hours, I have arrived at the following two stones on Blue Nile (diamond stud set): Blue Nile LD09185469-LD09961138 The price is a bit more than I wanted to pay. Further, the amount of needles in Stone 2 is worrisome to me since I’m not sure if that …


Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond Within a $25k-$35k Budget

Hello, I am interested in buying an engagement ring and am hoping for some buying advice. This will be a big investment for me, so I want to make sure I am picking the ideal diamond and am not getting ripped off. My budget is between $25K and $35K. My girlfriend has given me some …






Q&A: We Purchased a Diamond “On Sale”. Did We Get a Good Deal?

Q&A: We Purchased a Diamond “On Sale”. Did We Get a Good Deal?

Hello, We purchased a 3.3 Carat round diamond. VS1, J, Excellent cut for $38,000. Is this a good deal? The jeweler said that this diamond was “on sale.” I just don’t want to be ripped off. Thanks. Was that diamond GIA/AGS certified? If so, can you send me its report number so I can take …



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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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