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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Tiffany Style Setting With Up to $8,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant






Q&A: Experience Shopping for Diamond Studs on a $1500k Budget

Hello. Looking for 3/4 ct round diamond earrings in 14k white gold. Can you advise? Since you’re looking for studs with less than 1.00 carat total weight, I’d stick with preset earrings. Have you seen these? Blue Nile 49972 Thanks for the reply. I did see those presets from Blue Nile. Is there much difference …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a White Gold Ring With $5k Total Budget

Hello, I’m starting the search for a great value ring to propose to my girlfriend. I’m looking for something very simple. From my reading on your site and elsewhere I’ve concluded that a solitaire ring with a round diamond (I think that’s the right terminology) is what I’m looking for. My budget is $5,000 but …



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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