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Diamond Q&A

By Mike Fried,

Diamond Q&A

In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.

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Q&A: Help Finding a Marquise Cut Diamond With Around $3k Budget

Help! I’ve been researching engagement rings for the past month or 2 and there is just so much information out there. It’s both a blessing and a curse really. I stumbled across your website and decided why not reach out to an expert to get a solid opinion on this matter. My budget is roughly …



Q&A: Help Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond With a $23,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a 2 Ct. Round Diamond With a $23,000 Budget

Hi The Diamond Pro, Would like to first thank the team putting up so much effort and knowledge into this site. I can feel the honest advice you provide in your posts and really take your words into account when I am searching for my dream engagement ring. I would like to purchase my ring …


Q&A: Advice On Choosing a .80 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond

I’ve done a bit of reading, including your site, and I think I understand a little bit. So here’s what I’m looking at: Diamond 1: .75ct, Sig Ideal cut, H, VVS1 $2925 Diamond 2: .80ct, Sig ideal cut, H, IF $3063 Diamond 3: .78ct, Sig ideal cut, H, VVS2 $3236 (source: Blue Nile) Everything I …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Solitaire Engagement Ring With a $4k In Total

I’ve put this together, would you think this is a good match? Blue Nile Classic Six Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile LD08964463 The diamond you selected is no longer available. Have you purchased it already? Thanks for getting back to me. I have reserved this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3185383?a_aid=dmnd1357 I gave James Allen the brief of …


Q&A: Help Finding a 4 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond With Around $60,000 Budget

I have enjoyed reading information on your website so thank you for that. I was wondering if you had any suggestions. I am looking for an engagement diamond, cushion cut 4 ct or larger willing to spend around $60,000. I was worried about H color appearing too yellow in this size diamond. I am all …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for Around $2,500 Budget

Hi, I just started this journey of finding the right diamond/ring and just got recommended from a friend to check out your website and get educated on the matter before doing any buying. I’ve been looking into Blue Nile a lot and saw that it is actually highly rated here too. Saw the option to …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond For a White Gold Infinity Setting With a $3,500 Budget

Greetings. Thanks for all the information and insight you provide with your website. I’m in the market for a diamond engagement ring. Unfortunately, my GF is VERY picky and she only likes one ring from Brilliant Earth. I found what I had seen several people mention online, the same diamond on both JamesAllen.com and Brilliant …


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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