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Q&A: Help Deciding Betweeen Pairs of Diamond Earrings

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.80

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: 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 …


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Hi diamond pro! I recently chipped my .93 round diamond engagement ring, luckily it was insured. The stone was inherited so I’m doing research for the first time. The dimensions of the stone made it appear closer to a 1ct diamond as it had a really shallow depth (?). So I’m in the market for …




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Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for Around $12k Budget

Looking for a 1.85 carat or larger round diamond. Setting will be solitaire platinum 6 prong. 12k budget. My limited research and experience seems to lead me to James Allen since I can see the diamonds. I have found diamonds that are ideal cut, 1.85 carat, J color, vvs2 clarity for around 12k. I am …



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We are looking for an eye clean diamond with the best combination of size (bigger is better) and absolute brilliance (super ideal cuts), could you please help? Thank you. Budget: $16,000 (center stone only) Type: round; Color: I or better (is color I going to look yellow in a platinum setting?); Clarity: SI1 or better; …


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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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