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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.80 Ct. Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire With a $10-11.5k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: K







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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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