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Q&A: Was I Offered a Good Deal On a 3 Ct. Diamond? Should I Go for It?

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 3.00

Q&A: Was I Offered a Good Deal On a 3 Ct. Diamond? Should I Go for It?

Q&A: Was I Offered a Good Deal On a 3 Ct. Diamond? Should I Go for It?

We are literally ready to move forward on this ring TODAY if the experts (you all!) say it’s a good deal 🙂 3.03 cushion modified brilliant diamond — L color, VS2 clarity with excellent polish, very good symmetry and no fluorescence (8.38 X 7.64 X 5.30 mm). Already set in a white gold band with …





Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Round Diamond Online from a Trusted Vendor

I am interested in buying a diamond that I will have for the rest of my life so I wanted to know if Best Brilliance a trusted website and Jeweler to work with in getting my diamond ring. They have IGA certificates and the origin of the diamond and qualities are important. Furthermore, are their …


Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut 3 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

Q&A: Choosing the Best Cut 3 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

Can you please give me your expert opinion of this diamond I am considering purchasing: GIA 1172328851 — SI1 3.18 carat triple xxx. Thank you very much! It’s well cut, but the inclusions are a concern there. Have you seen it in person? Because it’s a quite large diamond, you should be more careful about …


Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Round or Asscher Cut Earrings With a $20k Budget

I am interested in purchasing a pair of diamond earrings for my wife’s 40th birthday. Something that looks like this (in terms of style): http://www.cartier.com/en-us/collections/jewelry/categories/earrings/diamond-collection/n8515069-1895-earrings.html or perhaps Diamond stud earnings with an asscher cut as opposed to round cut like this: Asscher Diamond Stud Earrings Although I think I prefer a round as opposed to …



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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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