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Q&A: Looking for a Princess or Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Bypass Ring With a $4k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,000



Q&A: Experience Shopping for 1.20 tcw Diamond Studs

I’m looking for a pair of diamond stud earrings with locking clasps. In particular, I’m looking for round, brilliant cut 1.20 to 1.40 total carat weight, SI-1 clarity, ideal cut (this is very important) I colour stones set in 18K white gold. Any recommendations from your preferred online vendors would be greatly appreciated. Can you …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Ring Within a $4,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Ring Within a $4,000 Budget

Interested in Blue Nile diamond. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What shape diamond are you looking for? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center …


Q&A: Help Choosing a 0.8-1 Ct. Round Diamond With a $3-10k Budget

Hi, I am looking for a ring between 0.8-1 ct, E-D colour, VVS2, 3x Ex. Any recommendations will be great help. Best. Is there a reason for such high color and clarity grades? Also, can you give me your ballpark figure of what you’re planning to spend? Thanks for your reply. Do you have any …




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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