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Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $4-5K Budget for WG/Pt Setting with Baguette Sidestones

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: “Truth About Diamonds ROCKS!!! (pun intended)”

Q&A: “Truth About Diamonds ROCKS!!! (pun intended)”

Hi! Am looking to buy a diamond ring to replace my original. Saw this at Blue Nile and printed it for an example when I head out in the morning. Celebrating our 28th Anniversary, and DON’T have a clue…Going to Gold n Diamonds, in Memphis, TN. Just wondered what you think of this? Here’s a …


Q&A: “I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry.”

I just want to take a sentence to say how genuinely helpful and informative your site is – a truly excellent resource. I know my shortcomings, and one of those is choosing jewelry. That said, I am still foolhardy enough to try choosing a diamond for an engagement ring on my own (for the surprise …


Q&A: Second Opinion on Round Diamond, Please

Hello, I have used your website to help me pick out a brilliant cut round diamond. I found the below on James Allen and am waiting for it to come in. I wanted to get your opinion bc it seems like a really good price ($4580) for the size etc. It is definitely due to …


Q&A: “My girlfriend wants ‘big and sparkly’!

Love the site. Your website was exactly what I was looking for when I started researching engagement rings. I’m amazed there aren’t more resources like this site given the information asymmetries in the diamond ring market. Anyways, I’ve been reading and following the The Diamond Pro for several months and I’m ready to take the …


Q&A: “I don’t think there is even a paid service out there that will offer what you guys can.”

Thanks for this great website, its really informative and has helped me allot. I have found a diamond on James Allen and was wondering what your opinion on it is. The link is: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1520179.asp I think its a great buy but if you have any hesitations please let me know. I think I get great …



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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