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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: Looking for a Thin Rose Gold Halo Ring Within a $6k Budget Hello – I need help finding a round diamond 1.50ct to 2.0ct. Looking for H/VS2 and above if possible. Thanks! Can you tell me what style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) you are planning to …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $10-12k Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $10-12k Budget

Hello! Great informative site. I’m looking for a ring, budget around $10k. Round/classic with a simple single stone silver colored setting. I probably have a lot of questions that don’t have simple answers. Is $10K enough? Or is that a threshold where $12k would go exponentially further? Is that budget correct if I want something …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round or Oval-Shaped Diamond for a Pave Setting

Hello! I’m in the market for an engagement ring and looking specifically at an oval shaped diamond, at least an I color, VS2 and 1.5 carats. I came across this one at Blue Nile and was hoping to get your opinion on it please? Blue Nile LD08400660 If you could point me to some other …


Q&A: Help Choosing the Best 1.5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond

Sir/Ma’am, Good morning, and I hope this email finds you well. My girlfriend and I are looking into having an engagement ring custom-made, and I’ve found your educational articles very useful, so I wanted to see if your team could help us make sense of a stone we’ve been viewing on the James Allen website. …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Setting With a $6k Budget

Hi, I am so glad I stumbled across your alls site. I am currently looking at some James Allen diamonds and am having a hard time making a decision. The problem I keep questioning is why some have higher “ratings” via GIA and cost less or smaller and cost more with worse ratings. I am …


Q&A: Help Choosing a 3 Ct. Oval Cut Diamond for a Platinum Setting

Hi there! I am about to purchase an engagement ring from Lauren B Jewelry in NYC. I have been there in person so I know the quality is great but have not seen the diamond choices given in person. She sent me choices via a youtube video today and I can send the link over …


Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Heart Shaped Diamond for a Solitaire

Hi, I am thinking of getting a heart-shaped 2+ carat solitaire for my wife – 10th wedding anniversary. Good idea to get it off Blue Nile? If so, can you give me one of those discount codes? If you find a good one there, then why not. Here is the coupon for $50 off: [contact …


Q&A: Looking for Advice on Emerald and Princess Cut Diamonds

Q&A: Looking for Advice on Emerald and Princess Cut Diamonds

Hello Diamonds Pro, It’s great that you offer advice! I’m hoping you can advise on whether the level of ‘sparkle’ for the below 2 diamonds will be good based on their parameters (I’ve included all info I have :))? I’m concerned about the cut given that GIA do not grade these diamonds. EMERALD CUT Measurements …


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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