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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond For a Classic Solitaire Setiting With a $2,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 0.75


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Q&A: Experience Shopping for a Stunning Halo Ring on a $4,5k Budget

Hi, I’m looking for an engagement ring and would appreciate your advice. First on the ring. My girlfriend likes white gold or platinum, halo, and pave rings. She also wants the band to be on the thinner side. Based on this I’ve chosen this ring from James Allen: 14K WHITE GOLD PETITE DIAMOND HALO ENGAGEMENT …


Q&A: Looking for a Marquise Cut Diamond Within a $4k Total Budget

Hi. Thanks for the blog/website. Very informative. As anyone, I want to get the best possible ring for my girlfriend. I am very interested in a marquise cut – I love the style and uniqueness and think it will look great on her finger. She is a smaller size, like 5.5 or maybe 6. I …





Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With Up to £3,000 Budget

Hi, I have a budget for the diamond of around 3000£ and I am trying to decide in between these 3 diamonds. I was wondering if you can give me a suggestion: Blue Nile LD10178710 https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.735-f-vs2-round-diamond-bkags-104094817007?a_aid=y www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4632133?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=je All have flaws that can be seen from the picture on the websites. But at their actual size …


Q&A: Help Finding Diamond Studs Within a $2-$3k Budget

Hello, looking for a 1 ctw pair of diamond studs, eye clean. Would like to stay under USD 2000-3000. Can you please help? Thanks. Can you also tell me what shape of diamonds you are looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion. Oops! I forgot to mention the important bit! Sorry! …


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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