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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 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting with a $10k Budget

Hi, I’m looking for a 1 ct. diamond; my girlfriend wants something fairly high quality. My maximum budget for ring and diamon is 10k. I have been looking at James Allen because I like seeing the diamonds, but find myself getting caught up in seeing those little flaws all magnified as well as other miscellaneous stats (table,depth, …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Rose Gold Bezel Setting with a $5,000 Total Budget

Hi there, I’m looking for a diamond for a rose gold bezel set engagement ring similar to this one. www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/14k-rose-gold-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53436?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’ve read your articles and I think I should be looking for an Excellent or Ideal cut, with the lowest clarity rating that still looks clean to the naked eye. With the bezel set engagement ring, …




Q&A: Looking to Buy an Eye-Clean 1/2 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Hi, I am looking to buy a diamond ring to propose to my girlfriend. I learnt a lot from you website. Thank you for it. After going through your reviews, I’ve decided to buy from James Allen. I had a question regarding diamond clarity. Are these diamonds naked eye clean? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.50-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-786782?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.46-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1140491?a_aid=dmnd1357 Or should i go …


Q&A: Help Choosing a 0.3 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Engagement Ring

Q&A: Help Choosing a 0.3 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Engagement Ring

I’m searching for a solitaire diamond ring for my fiance, and have a particular type of diamond in mind: round, D colour, between 0.25-0.3 carats, set in a thin white gold band. My budget is around AUD $1000. I have a photograph of the type of ring I’d like to purchase. I’d like to send …




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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