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Q&A: Help Finding a 3.00 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 3.15


Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With Filigree

Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Setting With Filigree

Is ‘The Gem Guide’ publication truly a wholesale price guide? I’m interested in purchasing a round cut diamond, excellent or Ideal cut, VVS2 or better, H or better, no fluorescence, 3 to 3-1/2 carats. Do any of the above benchmarks represent a poor value, ie – would anyone other than a jeweler see a difference …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting for Around $60k

  After reading various sites, I think I’ve narrowed down what I’m probably looking for in the 4 C’s to maximize my budget and what I think she’d want. Yellow Gold band, Round, 3.00-3.50 carats, ideal cut, E or F color, and VVS2 (ish). Obviously, that’s not a cheap diamond ($50-60k)… But do you think …


Q&A: Help Choosing a 3 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting

After reading various sites, I think I’ve narrowed down what I’m probably looking for in the 4 Cs to maximize my budget and what I think she’d want. Yellow gold band, round, 3.00-3.50 carats, ideal cut, E or F color, and VVS2 (ish). Obviously, that’s not a cheap diamond ($50-60k)… but do you think that’s …



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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