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Q&A: “Might as Well ask an Expert!” about a 1 Carat Princess Diamond

Last Updated On: October 23, 2019

Myself and long-term girlfriend are shopping for engagement rings now and I stubbled across your site… Looks like it may save me a few grand! We were looking at 1 ct princess cuts for a 2mm-solitare setting. Anything under $5500 is ”money in the bank” and I like money in the bank! Was looking at …

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Q&A: Looking for Second Opinion about Round 0.90-1.05 Carat Diamond $4-5.5K

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

First of all, I love your site. I think I’d be way behind the 8-ball if I didn’t find it, but I still feel overwhelmed with options and I want to pick the best possible diamond for my soon-to-be-fiance! Any help you could offer would be MUCH appreciated as I take this step. Anyway, I …

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Q&A: Seeking 1 Carat Round Diamond for Tension Setting

Last Updated On: October 24, 2017

Hi Ira, You have a great site and all the information has been very educational. However, I still find myself confused and having a difficult time making a decision with so many choices. I have picked out the setting and like one of the previous readers the diamond will be set in a tension setting …

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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.