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Q&A: Need Help Picking Round Diamond for $4K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Need Help Picking Round Diamond for $4K Budget

I’ve been looking over your site for the past few days, and wanted to thank you; it’s an excellent resource. I’m looking for a diamond, round cut, that will be set in a platinum solitaire setting. My budget for the stone is up to about $3.5k – $4k, and I’m pretty much looking to get …



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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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