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Q&A: Looking for a Pair of Diamond Stud Earrings for White Gold/Platinum With a $20k Budget

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Custom Made Ring

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Custom Made Ring

What would you impression of this diamond be? Blue Nile LD08166273 It would be set in in platinum four prong type of leaves setting. I have a face up picture, but I cannot attach it here. I’ve read a great deal on your site and the information is great. The diamond is gorgeous. It’s an …



Q&A: Fancy Color Diamond for Investment Purposes?

Hi. I’m looking for a diamond to keep as an investment, where its value will be appreciated over time. I have these 3 from Blue Nile in mind. I particularly like the color ones over the clear one. However, some told me that it would be easier to resell the clear diamond than the color …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

I have been looking online for a loose diamond to mount for an engagement ring. I have three narrowed down, all from Blue Nile. Upon cursory review, and given my marginal understanding of diamonds in general, they are all reasonable picks. However, I do not have the technical understanding to delineate between the nuances among …


Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Platinum Tapered Baguette Setting with Around $6k Budget

Hi, I’m looking to buy a platinum ring with an emerald centre and two tapered baguettes as side stones: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/platinum-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1206?a_aid=dmnd1357 Having read your website I picked out this stone: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.41-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-2043811?a_aid=dmnd1357 It seems by far the best value for money for the kind of size, and to me it appears pretty much eye-clean despite being SI1. …


Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round Brilliant for a Pave Setting With Up to $8k Budget

Buying an engagement ring is not my specialty. I’m clueless to this process. A couple questions I have: Which of these 2 rings do you suggest ? And white gold or platinum? Blue Nile Studio Petite French Pavé Crown Diamond Engagement Ring www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-petite-pave-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53159?a_aid=dmnd1357 Is it possible to get a 1.5 carat clean round brilliant on …


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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