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Q&A: Help Deciding Betweeen Pairs of Diamond Earrings

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: Help Deciding Betweeen Pairs of Diamond Earrings

Hello – I am looking to buy diamond stud earrings. I was searching online for information to educate myself, and enjoyed your article. Went to a jewelry store yesterday and tried on some 1.42 and 1.80 ctw, G color, SI1 earrings. They didn’t provide info on the cut although I am sure I could have …


Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Choosing a Round Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5,500 Budget

Hello I’m going to purchase an engagement ring, but I have a hard time choosing a diamond online. I personally like Ritanl and James Allen. Ritani would be my favorite because they offer in-store review. But I’m open to other options. I’m not sure it is the best time to buy or if I should …






Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring

Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Ring

Thanks for helping me out. I am going back and forth determining what diamond is the best. I plan to set in a simple solitaire setting, white gold or platinum, likely: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-six-prong-knife-edged-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-2426?a_aid=dmnd1357 I think keeping it under 15k is reasonable, but don’t mind going above if its “worth it”. I’ve read on your site that …



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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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