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Q&A: Looking for a Princess Center and Two Princess Cut Side Stones With a $7k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Princess Cut


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a Solitaire With a $5k Budget

I’m looking for a 1 Ct. princess cut with a 5,000 budget. I’ve been looking at places like, Brian Gavin’s, and other online companies. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Brian Gavin is an excellent choice. He is known as one of the worlds experts when it comes to perfectly cut diamonds. BGD’s Signature diamonds …




Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond for a Rose Gold Setting

Hi, I read your review of James Allen, it was very helpful. I’m looking for a princess cut diamond that has an ideal cut, G colour, clarity SI2 and a max budget of AUS$ 5500 not including the setting. I had a look at the diamonds they had but my issue is how do I …


Q&A: Choosing a Center Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire With a $4k Budget

Hello, looking for a round diamond. Looking at this setting: www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-tapered-six-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50011?a_aid=dmnd1357 And these diamonds: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2382054?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2193817?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2383417?a_aid=dmnd1357 The information on your site is very informative but there’s just too much to absorb. Your help will be much appreciated. Thanks. I’m afraid that the black inclusion right on the table of the VS2 stone is going to …


Q&A: Help Finding a Classic Engagement Style Ring with Around $2,500 Budget

Q&A: Help Finding a Classic Engagement Style Ring with Around $2,500 Budget

I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. After going into a couple of shops and feeling uncomfortable and completely out of my depth. I recalled a podcast I listened to a while back with Mike being interviewed. Thankfully you are not hard to find! I would very much appreciate the team’s expertise …



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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