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Q&A: Looking for Round or Cushion Cut ~1.5 Ct. Diamond

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Looking for Round or Cushion Cut ~1.5 Ct. Diamond

I had emailed you yesterday but realized I provided the wrong email address. Above is my correct email address. I plan to propose to my girl friend towards the end of August and am looking for a round diamond in the 10K range. The setting will be Pave to go with this diamond. In my conversations with …


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: Buying a Diamond is Like Taking My Car to the Mechanic, Help!

Q&A: Buying a Diamond is Like Taking My Car to the Mechanic, Help!

Let me start off by saying I’m glad there are guys like you out there helping out willing to help out people – willing to share your expertise, through your website / Q & A posts. When I first thought of having to buy a diamond, I got the sinking feeling (probably similar to that …



Q&A: Looking to Upgrade 0.7 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond to 1 Ct. Stone

I have been reading your website and posts for a few months. I have an engagement ring from Blue Nile. I know that you aren’t a huge fan. However, they have a diamond upgrade program I have recently participated in. I was given a credit of the original purchase price of the .70 carat H …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond for $5K Budget

I found your site months ago and was glad to find it. I’ve been looking at diamonds on and off for the past several months. However, it seems like the more I look & learn, the worse I feel about making a decision! Trying to be rational/logical about it doesn’t seem to help! Obviously, I …



Q&A: “That was the perfect diamond in my price range!”

I am trying to find a 1 carat princess cut diamond. I am concerned about getting the best value for my money and as long as it is eye clear do not care if there are microscopic flaws. I have seen that you have give many people great advice and suggestions on your website. When …


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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