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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 0.80 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting

I’m looking to buy a solitaire diamond engagement ring. I’m based in the UK and want to avoid customs/duty considerations, so for example Blue Nile is preferred to James Allen. Diamond shape: round brilliant Budget: up to £2,900 for the diamond In general, quality (particularly cut) is more important than size, but 0.70 carat or …




Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $4,000 Budget

Hi, My friend (CC’d in this email) is looking to buy a solitaire engagement ring as well. I think you can help him a lot like you helped me. I’m sitting right here with him and for starters he thinks he wants: Round cut Around 1ct (maybe even 0.9ct) Around $4,000 I found these two …


Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Ring With a $7,500 Budget

Looking for round-cut diamond, F+ color, eye-clean, 1.5 carats, for a white gold solitaire ring for around $7,500. Is this possible? What would you advise? Clarity-wise, I always search in the SI2-IF range and pick the best eye-clean diamond I find. I make sure it’s nicely cut and has no visible imperfections. Look at the …


Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

Good day. I’m purchasing a 2ct princess cut diamond. The setting will be a solitaire with no additional stones, all by itself. The ring will be white gold with four prong holding the diamond. Can you find some options for me? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7476731?a_aid=dmnd1357 Blue Nile LD12288655 These diamonds are fantastically cut, eye-clean and either of them …



Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Pave Setting With a $10,000 Budget

Thank you for putting together this site, it is very informative and helpful. I have read through the materials and am looking forward to purchasing an engagement ring. So far I have narrowed the cut to round brilliant, and carat weight to between 1.7-1.9. The questions I have are: 1) My partner has indicated a …


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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