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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: Shopping for a Diamond Solitaire Ring from Europe With a $1,700 Budget

Hi. I’m searching for a solitaire diamond engagement ring. My price range is 1000-1300€ for the set. I have found a local online shop EPPI in Czech Republic (EU). Here I can get a 0.30-0.35ct GIA cert. diamond (for example: 0.35 SI2 G, 0.3 VS2 J, 0.3 SI2 F) with a 14K white gold ring for …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire With a $9k Budget

Hi, I am looking for a good deal on a princess cut diamond solitaire ring (white gold or platinum). Budget is $9,000 and was hoping to get as close to 2 carats as possible while maintaining an (I, VS1, Good cut) minimum. Is this possible? I looked around and this is the largest princess cut …


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: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Around $8k Budget

Hello, I’m in the market for a diamond and have a budget of around $8,000. Taking your advice, I think I’d agree that having a stone that is eye clear is more important than having it actually be completely flawless. A diamond around a J color with a SI2 clarity probably makes sense. I’m also …


Q&A: Looking for a 2+ Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond With a $20k Budget

Radiant cut, F color, VS1, Ex/Ex, Strong Blue, 2.51ct. Looks great on JamesAllen.com, can’t see any haze or milkiness. Price is great. I have it on hold and am wondering what to do, I live in NY and jewelers in the diamond district all say strong blue is a definite no. They’re looking at it …


Q&A: Looking for a Tiffany-Style White Gold Solitaire Ring With a $3,500 Budget

Hello, I am looking to get a classic engagement ring for my partner. I’m looking for a simple white gold solitaire setting (similar to the Tiffany style setting), and a round brilliant cut diamond, anything 0.8 ct and above. My budget is roughly USD $3,500. I have mainly been browsing on James Allen and did …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond at 77diamonds with Around $1,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond at 77diamonds with Around $1,500 Budget

  Hello. I was looking for a diamond, and I just found your homepage via google. I was looking at this diamond Blue Nile LD08066436 And I was wondering if this would be reasonably priced (around 1300 Euro incl. VAT)? The diamond you found is fantastically cut, but the ‘cloud’ listed in the clarity plot …



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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