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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 0.7-0.8 Ct. Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond

I’d like to Buy a Radiant Fancy Yellow between .70 and .80 k  Hi, I’d be happy to help. What is your ballpark budget?  I don’t have an especial Budget I just want the straight Fancy Yellow, around .75 k. I’d like the Radiant Cut. It might be Si1. Cut might be Cut cornered square.  …



Q&A: Help Picking a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo Setting with a $6k – $7k Budget

Hi there, Been seriously looking at engagement rings for a few months now. Unfortunately, I live in a small rural town where the closest diamond stores are located in a city about a 12 hour drive away. I’ve been looking at Round cut diamonds, in a halo setting. I’m hoping to get around 1.00 carat for …





Q&A: Choosing a Radiant Cut Diamond Around 2 Ct. for a $11-15,000 Budget

Thank you firstly for taking time to respond to my inquiry. I am interested in purchasing a ring that has a radiant cut center stone with two trilliants on the sides. What would be the the best balance of all the Cs for something that is about 2cts? I am thinking of looking at F, …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 to 1.5 Ct. Radiant Cut Diamond Within a $5,000 Budget

Can you help me find a radiant cut diamond, G or H color, 1 carat to 1.5 carat, for approximately $5,000? I plan on a very simple solitaire setting in white gold. My preference is the square radiant cut but I’m open to the rectangular cut.. I’d like to find the best polish an symmetry …


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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