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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: Searching for a Princess Cut Diamond with a $2,200 Budget

Q&A: Searching for a Princess Cut Diamond with a $2,200 Budget

 I have a budget of 2200.00. I am looking for a princess cut diamond around the .75-.80 size range that is eye clean. Could you assist me with my search. I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info. What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white …



Q&A: Looking for a Round Brilliant for a Halo Setting With a $9000 Total Budget

Hey, I feel overwhelmed with trying to buy an engagement ring. My budget is $9,000 (not including any potential taxes). I’m trying to find a round diamond. My SO cares a lot about how the side of the ring will look and I like how the halo settings look. After getting a taste of what …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for Tiffany Style Setting With $2k Total Budget

Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for Tiffany Style Setting With $2k Total Budget

Hi, glad to find your great website. I’m looking for a dupe of the Tiffany Setting with platinum band and around 0.30 ct, I have a budget of $2,000. Could you help me please? Thank you in advance! I looked around and I love this combination for you: Blue Nile Six-Prong Low Dome Comfort Fit …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Platinum Halo With a $10k to $12k Budget

Currently looking at a 1.42ct round, ideal, G, VS1 paired with their “Studio Heiress Halo” platinum setting. Am now considering dropping down to H after coming across your colour guide for Platinum rings. Any recommendations? My budget is between $10-$12k for the diamond. Looking for largest size, eye clean, ideal, colour – not sure whether I can get …



Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond with Around $12k Budget

I am going to marry my love 🙂 and I am going to buy a princess cut diamond for a pave setting of her choice… www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-perfect-pave-engagement-ring-item-55361?a_aid=dmnd1357 Picking the stone makes me nervous!! This is my second time round and I’d like to do it right 🙂 I would like about a 2 carat stone… Can …


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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