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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut 1Ct.+ for Solitaire WG Setting

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.30

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut 1Ct.+ for Solitaire WG Setting

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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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