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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 Diamond Ring for Around £3,000 Budget

Hi, My total budget is £2,500 and I would like quite a plain, white gold ring with a round center diamond. The key for me really is to get something simplistic in style for under my budget. You can get a nice solitaire setting for a few hundred pounds: Engagement Ring Settings And here are …



Q&A: Help Finding a 1.2 Ct. Round Diamond with Around $8k Budget

Hello. She wants a round shape and Ideal cut and doesn’t want the color to have any yellow and wants it to be white. I think something bigger than 1.2 carat would work. She likes simple plain bands. Budget is ~$8k. I think the link below is really solid. Blue Nile LD13420757 Blue Nile LD13420757 …


Q&A: 1.00 Ct. vs 0.95 Ct.: Getting the Best Value on a $6k Budget

Hi there, I am diamond shopping and I have created an idea of what I am looking for on the James Allen website. I am budget conscious but also want to get something that pops and sparkles nicely. I am thinking 1.0 carat and something eye clean for sure (I read the article on your …


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for Around $10,000 Budget

Hi team, Thanks very much for all the info on your website, it’s been such a great help so far! I was wondering if you could help me pick out the perfect diamond? I have a rough budget of approx. $10,000 for the (round) diamond and was thinking about a pave setting. I found these …


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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