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Q&A: Finding a Larger Stone for My Wife’s 0.5 Ct. Diamond Engagement Ring

By Mike Fried,

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Q&A: Choosing a 1.75-2.0 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a $11-12k Budget

Hi there, after sifting through a dozen or so stones, I’ve realized that my baseline knowledge of diamonds isn’t strong enough for me to comfortably make a solid decision on just one. With that being said, I’m hoping that I could enlist your help? Here are the specs that I’m looking at: Princess cut – …


Q&A: Choosing a Round or Oval Diamond for a Solitaire Pendant

Hi, I would like to buy my wife a solitaire diamond pendant for every day use ( round or oval) Which C’s would you recommend ? Can you also recommend a store ? …   Also, I have a budget, 1500 to 2000 USD incl setting. Can you also please recommend some loose diamonds for …


Q&A: Looking for a Diamond with Fluorescence for around $2,500

 Hi, I’m a bride-to-be that needs some help with a diamond for engagement ring. I’m planning on a halo setting in platinum, something like this: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-princess-center-item-17430?a_aid=dmnd1357 Our budget is up to $2500 for the diamond. We are looking for a diamond that is at least 0.7ct. I’d like to have the diamond with fluorescence if possible (I’m a …


Q&A: Choosing the Right (Maybe Synthetic?) Round Diamond with $3,000 Budget

If setting in a platinum semi bezel solitaire, round shape diamond, with a budget around $3,000 for a diamond, what color, clarity, cut, size, etc would be best as a modest ring? I am thinking 0.75 to 1.25 carat. Thank you!    Something like this would be my recommendation: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-223846?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-230651?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think?  …


Q&A: Upgrading the Engagement Ring Center Diamond for $10,000 Budget

I am looking for a center stone replacement for my engagement ring. At the time we got married, my fiancé and I could only afford the setting I wanted (a gorgeous vintage-look from Varna) and our destination wedding if we re-used an old diamond that I had (from my grama’s ring). Now that some time …




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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