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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: Looking for an Eye-Clean K Color Diamond

Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean K Color Diamond

Hi there, Thanks to your excellent site I have been introduced to the wonderful world of diamonds. After taking all your comments and information into account i found the following diamond on James Allen. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.84-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-195603?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will be setting it in a 18K yellow gold engagement ring. There is however one thing i am not …


Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for $5,000 to $7,500 Budget

Budget-$5,000 to $7,500 Setting color-white gold or platinum Style- solitaire princess cut Thanks for your assistance!  James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Quality Eye-Clean Round Diamond for $2000-2500

 Dear Diamond Pro, I’ve been saving money for almost a year now and I’m finally ready to buy an engagement ring for my girl friend. We’ve been together for 8 years this June and I’m really looking forward to telling her that I would like to spend the rest of my life with her! And …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Value on a 1.50 Ct. Round Cut Diamond

My significant other and I are currently looking for engagement rings. We are looking for about 1.5 carats solitaire with a budget of about 10 – 12K. We would like to choose the setting that would make the stone look the largest. We have narrowed it down to: six-prong round brilliant solitary tiffany setting versus …


Q&A: Looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond for under $2500

Dear Diamond Pro, I have been researching on the internet about buying a diamond ring and I have found your site very useful and informative. I read about how you make money off referrals and decided that I would like to give back to you given that you educated me. My girlfriend and I have …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Deal on a 2 Ct. Diamond

Q&A: Looking for a Good Deal on a 2 Ct. Diamond

Hi, I am looking for a good deal on a 2 Carat diamond. I would like to keep the price under $15,000 ($13,000-$14,000 would be ideal if possible) and I have been looking at diamonds that are H and I in color, SI1-SI2 in clarity and Very Good – Excellent/Ideal in cut. The setting will be …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $4500 Budget

Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $4500 Budget

Hi, i was wondering if you would be kind enough to help me find a good 1ct princess cut diamond for under $4500. The setting we are looking for is a 3stone setting, so i dont know if that will make a difference in the clarity and color of the center stone Thanks James Allen …


Q&A: Looking for a Pear Shaped Diamond for $4000-5000

I am looking at this engagement ring ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-CT-PEAR-SHAPE-SPLIT-SHANK-HALO-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-RING-/180975447985#vi-content ) and was wondering what your opinions were for the price. My absolute max price would be around $6,000 for a ring but would like to spend more around $4000-5000. Do you think this is a good one for what I would be getting? She really …


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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