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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 Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Ring With $6,000 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Ring With $6,000 Budget

Hi, I am going to buy an engagement ring for my wonderful girlfriend and was hoping you guys could give me some advice and recommendations. My budget is around $5-6000 for the diamond (but closer to 5 would be ideal). I am based in the UK but will be visiting Miami at the beginning of …




Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire With a $5k Budget

Hi. I need help picking a diamond. My budget is $5000 (for the diamond). I will pay additional for the solitaire setting in white gold or platinum. I have been looking on Blue Nile and James Allen using the following search criteria: H-J Color, SI-1 clarity, Excellent Cut, approx 1 carat. I would like to …




Q&A: Looking for a 3 Ct. Oval-Shaped Diamond for a Platinum Pavé With a $25k Budget

Excellent articles and advice. I may need some help after all. I am looking for a 3 carat oval diamond. Do you have any guidance on this please? What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) are you planning to get? And what is your ballpark budget for the …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire With a $10,000 Budget

Good evening, Please let me start off by sincerely thanking you for the wealth of information that you have eloquently provided and compiled on your website. Thank you. I will soon be purchasing an engagement ring for my girlfriend, and the setting will be in the style of one of the following examples. A rose …


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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