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Q&A: Seeking Cushion Cut Diamond for $4K Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I’ve read through a few of your articles and one in particular scared me a fair bit. I’m talking about the one where you compared a VS1 (I think?) diamond against a I3 (again, I think?) diamond and examined the inclusions. Your analysis identified a stark black mark in the VS1 diamond, whilst the I3 …

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Q&A: Looking for Advice about Online Diamond Vendors James Allen, Eternity, and Adiamor

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

I love your site, it has helped me tremendously in my search. I’m wondering if you can provide insight on 3 online jewelers? I almost bought from James Allen but found a setting I liked better at Eternity Diamonds. I ordered it but received a call the next day that the diamond was already taken.. …

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Q&A: Seeking Sparkling Round Brilliant Diamond for $4500-5200 Budget

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hello, I have been lurking on your website for nearly a year. I am finally ready to go ahead with my purchase and your guidance would be much appreciated. My budget for the diamond is 4500- 5200. The setting is a 18k white gold tension set split prong. Must be round brilliant ideal cut stone. …

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Q&A: 1.2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond

Last Updated On: October 19, 2020

Hi! I love your site – SO much valuable information in just one place! I commend your hard work at it! I am just about ready to make an online purchase of a 1.21 carat princess cut diamond. On paper, everything looks wonderful, with the exception of my concern about the table %. Below are …

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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.