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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: Choosing a 1.2-1.5 Heart-Shaped Diamond for with up to $11,500 Budget

Hi, I’m looking for a heart shaped diamond for my wife, but it is proving quite difficult as there is limited availability/choice online, would you have any suggestions? I’ve looked on James Allen, Blue Nile and other sites but can not find anything appropriate, maybe I’m being too fussy! I’m looking for the following: L/W: .95-1.05 …


Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean Oval Cut Diamond with a $4k-$5k Budget

Thank you so much for your time. I stumbled upon your website and Wow…I feel much more comfortable making the purchase on line. I’m looking to purchase this setting and would am searching for an oval cut center stone carat or more it. that is clean to the eye. Can you recommend an oval center …


Q&A: Help Finding a New Princess Cut Diamond with Around $8k Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a New Princess Cut Diamond with Around $8k Budget

Hi there, just recently found your site and am loving the information I am getting.  My wife recently lost her diamond (the setting broke) just before our 10 year anniversary. So what a great time to buy a new diamond. With the insurance we have $8000 to play with for the stone. We will have …


Q&A: Choosing a .75 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Setting with $3500 Budget

First off, this website is great – so glad I found it. And I’m thrilled that you provide advice! I’ve asked around a bit, and went to a store earlier today (I’m in Chicago). I found a ring that I really liked, but I wasn’t crazy about the stone, and I thought it was convenient …




Q&A: Looking for a 0.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

Hello, I am looking for a Color D– .50 carat and up princess cut stone, preferably on James Allen ideally. I have been trying to follow your rules and of the clarity, depth, table etc. Seeing what you guys can come up with. I dont want to make the ring huge because my girlfriends ring …


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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