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About Veronika

By Mike Fried,
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Hi fellas!

My name is Veronika and I am the newest member of the team.

My family and friends are extremely precious to me and I love climbing, yoga and my faithful 19 year-old dog. I come from a small family: just me, my brother and the most amazing mom in the world. My love for travel started with her, as she would take us to a new place every year for holiday, starting when I was 6.

We saw many beautiful cities in North Africa, more than 13 countries in Europe and even some of the Arabian Peninsula (Oman, UAE). We still have this tradition and take a trip every year to spend time together, enjoy the sunshine and relax.

How did I get started at The Diamond Pro? The journey was a long, zigzagging and unpredictable one. While I was studying for my Bachelor’s degree, I went on a two-year study exchange program to Turkey, to the heart of magical Istanbul. In Turkey, I could explore all its beauty across many regions and I fell in love with the country. The Turkish lifestyle, awesome cuisine and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere completely changed my life.

I met plenty of wonderful, interesting people from different countries and many of them became my close friends that I am still in touch with today.

After returning home and starting my Master’s degree in Human Resources and Public Policy, I began to miss being in touch with foreigners on a regular basis. So I searched for ways to meet some around me.

Then I joined our Student University Club and I became a buddy for international students at my alma mater. That’s where I met Jenny, who introduced me to Mike. After a long interview, I became Mike’s assistant, where I took care of administration while studying more about diamonds.

After months and months of hard work and close instruction from Mike and Annie, I began answering questions from our readers and helping them find the best diamonds out there. It means a lot to me to be a part of a team that devotes its knowledge and skills to helping our readers with what is likely the most emotional jewelry purchase of their lives.

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free International Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisals
  • One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
  • Free ring inscriptions
  • Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • Best-in-class packaging
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 30% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time sale.
What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
  • One free resizing within the first year of purchase
  • High quality images of about half of their diamonds
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
  • Best in class fulfillment
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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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