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Q&A: Looking for a Pair of Diamond Stud Earrings for White Gold/Platinum With a $20k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.50


Q&A: Help Deciding Betweeen Pairs of Diamond Earrings

Hello – I am looking to buy diamond stud earrings. I was searching online for information to educate myself, and enjoyed your article. Went to a jewelry store yesterday and tried on some 1.42 and 1.80 ctw, G color, SI1 earrings. They didn’t provide info on the cut although I am sure I could have …




Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With A $7,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With A $7,500 Budget

Hi, I am searching for a loose diamond and was hoping your team could be of help. Budget: $7500 Shape: round Eventual setting: solitaire, platinum or white gold. Ideal size: 1.5+ Thank you! I found two diamonds that I like a lot for a solitaire setting: Blue Nile LD08066479 Blue Nile LD08277248 Both are well …


Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for Under $10k Budget

Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for Under $10k Budget

As everybody else I am looking for the perfectly shining diamond. I am looking for something up to or around 1.50 ct. Would you manage to tell me, generally speaking, in which price range should a top quality diamond should be? I am looking at GIA 6235124611 – 1.50, F, VS2 XXX. Do you think …


Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring

Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring

Thanks for helping me out. I am going back and forth determining what diamond is the best. I plan to set in a simple solitaire setting, white gold or platinum, likely: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-six-prong-knife-edged-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-2426?a_aid=dmnd1357 I think keeping it under 15k is reasonable, but don’t mind going above if its “worth it”. I’ve read on your site that …


Q&A: How to Find a 2 Ct. Round, Pear or Oval-Shaped Diamond With a $10-11k Budget

Hello, my budget is $10-11k, looking for round or oval. I’m tall with long fingers so I’d like something that looks as large as possible. Thank you! I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do …


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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