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Q&A: Fancy Color Diamond for Investment Purposes?

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut

Q&A: Fancy Color Diamond for Investment Purposes?

Hi. I’m looking for a diamond to keep as an investment, where its value will be appreciated over time. I have these 3 from Blue Nile in mind. I particularly like the color ones over the clear one. However, some told me that it would be easier to resell the clear diamond than the color …



Q&A: Choosing the Best Cushion or Princess Cut Diamond With $5-6k Budget

Q&A: Choosing the Best Cushion or Princess Cut Diamond With $5-6k Budget

Hi, first thank you for your help. As I was reading through the info admittedly it became somewhat overwhelming. You mentioned somewhere on the page that you could recommend some diamonds based on a few things. My budget I’m looking at $5-6000, possibly more. My girlfriend has mentioned liking cushion cut and princess diamond cut …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting

I have been looking online for a loose diamond to mount for an engagement ring. I have three narrowed down, all from Blue Nile. Upon cursory review, and given my marginal understanding of diamonds in general, they are all reasonable picks. However, I do not have the technical understanding to delineate between the nuances among …





Q&A: Looking for a 4 Ct. Diamond – Princess, Cushion or Asscher Shaped

Do you still have Blue Nile coupons available? Also I am looking for a larger diamond probably 4 carats at a good value. I am thinking about princess, cushion or asscher cut. From the 3 of these styles is there one that your would recommend more for this size of stone? Any trustworthy vendor recommendations …


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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