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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond Center With a $10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond Center With a $10k Budget

Hi, I am about to propose to my girlfriend next weekend and am looking for a ‘good value’ diamond. I’m not sure what setting she likes, I’ll leave that up to her to decide. However, I believe she’d like the size to be at least 1.7ct, and my budget would be ~$10k for the diamond. …





Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Platinum Tapered Baguette Setting with Around $6k Budget

Hi, I’m looking to buy a platinum ring with an emerald centre and two tapered baguettes as side stones: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/platinum-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1206?a_aid=dmnd1357 Having read your website I picked out this stone: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.41-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-2043811?a_aid=dmnd1357 It seems by far the best value for money for the kind of size, and to me it appears pretty much eye-clean despite being SI1. …




Q&A: Based in the UK and Looking for a Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond

Dear Diamond Pro, Thank you for your very helpful website! Would like to please kindly ask for your advice/help. I am looking at buying a fancy vivid yellow diamond approx. 1.5 ct, VS2 and up. I am based in the UK and would ideally like to avoid importing a diamond from abroad (i.e. leibish.com) and …


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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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