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Q&A: Choosing a 1.50+ Ct. Round Diamond for a Halo With a $15-17k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1


Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Around $3,000 Budget

Hi, I am looking for a round brilliant diamond for a solitaire setting. The budget is around £2000 for the diamond. What do you think of this combination? Blue Nile LD08743473 Blue Nile Classic Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring The diamond looks eye-clean, it’s well cut and will compliment the setting. Thank you, very thoughtful. …



Q&A: Help Finding a Fancy Yellow Diamond With Up to $25k Budget

My question is does a fancy yellow diamond that is the exact same cut, clarity and carat cost more or less than a regular white diamond? I’m looking for the best possible deal for a 3-5 carat yellow diamond. I found a few online but it seems like there is a big price difference and …



Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond With Up to $8,000 Budget

Hello, I am seeking advice in relation to selecting a diamond for a particular engagement ring setting on James Allen. The type of diamond I am looking for is a round, 1.2-1.35 carat, H colour, SI 1, excellent cut diamond, although I’d be open to compromising based on your advice. My budget for the diamond …


Q&A: Help Finding a 3 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond With Up to $30k Budget

Hello; Looking at the following ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/complete-ring/ What do you think? Is this good value? Wanting to go with a cushion cut in a platinum setting. Don’t want halo setting, but open to other ideas. Kind of like the tapered baguette… Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks! Can you send me the links to the …



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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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