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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 .9 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

I’m just wondering what you think of this diamond. Blue Nile LD08344287 I am looking to get an engagement ring and I found this diamond that seems to be what I am looking for, and the price is right. I’m just curious if this is considered “eye clean” I see some cloudiness on the side …


Q&A: Looking for a 2.5 Ct. Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Pavé Setting

Q&A: Looking for a 2.5 Ct. Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Pavé Setting

Hello, I’m in the market for a diamond (for an engagement ring) and would love to hear more information about your services. Please contact me to discuss further. Thank you! Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (platinum/white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Twisted Pavé With a $10–11k Budget

Hello, Thanks for helping. Searching for a diamond 1.5 Ct – with 10-11k budget – possibly H or G – that goes well on www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-twisted-pave-engagement-ring-item-53678?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also I went to a Blue Nile associate near me who said these were the best advanced characteristic to search for in a round diamond. Do these matter that much? …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Up to $3,800 Budget

Good day, I’m located in Australia and I’m looking for the classic engagement ring with the one carat diamond in the price range 4000-5000 AUD inc. postage and tax. It has to be timeless classic design, which I believe would be a solitaire with the single diamond. The material depends on the final price, if …


Q&A: Help Choosing a .9 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $4,500 Budget

I’m looking to put together a diamond engagement ring from James Allen or Blue Nile. I’d like a .90 carat and above, round ring, ideal cut, with at least G color or better? Clarity I can’t really tell what it will look like to the naked eye. Do you have any suggestions/recommendations? Also I’m not …



Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $12-13k Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $12-13k Budget

Hello Diamond Pros! Your site is simply amazing. I feel like you’ve done an amazing job explaining all the different avenues of how to choose the correct diamond for you while giving a subjective/honest opinion. It is now time for me to go out on the edge and try and find that right diamond for …


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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