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Q&A: Looking for 1-1.5Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond for Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,000


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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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About the author

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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