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Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $4-5K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $4-5K Budget

I read that you are willing to help me find a diamond, and I’m looking specifically at James Allen so that I can see the diamond. I’d like to get the best looking round diamond for about 4000-5000. The setting is a solitaire 4 prong I hope you can help! Thanks Blue Nile Blue Nile …


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I would like to buy a loose pink argyle diamond. My budget would be maximum about AUD 7-8K. It can be emerald or radiant or baguette cut or round. I will later set it to a ring for my own use. It will be used as central diamond & surrounded by white when I set …



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Hello. Im searching for an engagement ring. Im looking to get a round stone between .90 – 1 carat, and im looking in the vs2 – SI2 range, depending on the inclusions that i see in the particular diamond. Id like a excellent to very good cut. I’ve been told that when it comes to …


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First, let me say thank you for all the support you give to all of us who are seeking an unbiased opinion and some well needed advice – it is rare to find someone do things just for the sake of helping others. I also was hoping you could give me some advice regarding this …


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Me and my partner are looking to buy an engagement online, pretty scary. Wonder if you can help us out a bit on the selection. We both like a simple platinum setting (eg: Tiffany classic 6 prong knife edge setting). We have a budget of $4 – 4.5k. Cut/polish/symetric: excellent Color: the near colourless range …



Q&A: GF Wants “Round Diamond, Around a Carat, and Sparkly”

First off, I love the site. After searching for an online retailer I read your review of James Allen and have been on their site everyday for the past week. I prefer them to Blue Nile because you can see all the pictures of the diamonds. So here is my dilemma. I understand the 4 …


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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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