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Q&A: Truth About Diamonds “has been my bible” in buying diamonds!

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Truth About Diamonds “has been my bible” in buying diamonds!

First up – this site, and you are fantastic! It really can be quite daunting buying diamonds for the first time and this has been my bible (technically, that would make you the diamond God? 😀 ) so far! The diamond I’m looking out for is for a solitaire engagement ring – preferably made out …




Q&A: Need Help in this “Mind-Boggling” Search for a Diamond!

I’m currently looking for an engagement ring. I have religiously gone through your Diamond Education section as well as some of the previous posts on the website. Seeing the advice that you have given to many, I went to JamesAllen website and searched for the perfect. Oh my, it was so mind boggling! I would …


Q&A: It’s a “Steal”!

I’m considering buying small diamond for my gem collection and am educating myself is this process. I can’t fathom the real reason for the price difference between these two stones. Stone 1: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1447436.asp Stone 2: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VVS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1457187.asp Stone 1 has better grade and color. Both have an excellent cut. Yes, Stone 1 is 1 point smaller …


Q&A: Searching for 1.6-1.9 Ct. Round Brilliant for $15K Budget

I am currently looking for a GIA/AGL diamond that is Carat: 1.6-1.9 Colour: G or H colour Clarity: SI2 that is eye clean Cut:Excellent/Ieal Polish/Symmetry: excellent Flurescence: none to slight My budget is $15000 but I prefer to spend no more than $14000. I am currently trying to sell my current .85 GIA Excellent E …




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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