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Q&A: Round Cut Diamond to Fit $7-8,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Tag: eye-clean

Q&A: Round Cut Diamond to Fit $7-8,000 Budget

First off and I know you get it a lot but your website is one of the most informative sites on this or any topic that I have seen! As an engineer I love the scientific aspect of diamond shopping. Your site was great in educating me and allowing me to search for the best …


Q&A: Two Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

Great web site. Thank you for providing all this great insight. I’m interested in buying a 2 carat total weight round diamond studs in a white gold 4 prong wire basket setting for my wife. I wanted to ask if you would consider helping me pick one (either through an online vendor or your buying …


Q&A: Best Princess Cut for $3000 Budget

Your website has been so influential on my diamond buying journey.. I would love some help to sift through perhaps what I should buy! I’m looking for: 1. Best diamond for fixed budget of 2.5-3k (total) 2. Princess cut 3. The best value for the least noticeable (I-H?) 4. Eye-clean for the best value!! (SI1-2?) …



Q&A: Seeking out an Eye-Clean I1 Clarity Diamond for a Great Deal

Thank you for your website. Based on what I’ve learned and from doing some searches I think the following might be a good engagement ring combination, but I thought it might be good to run it by you before I purchase. It’s for a woman named Tamar. I thought you’d appreciate that since I saw …


Q&A: Looking for an Eye Clean One Carat Round Brilliant Diamond

Hi, I appreciate you sharing your expertise. Every time I think I finally know enough to really make some progress, I get overwhelmed because there are still so many choices and variables. I have picked out my setting (ArtCarved Amy 31-V228). 6-prong setting, white gold. Band has cut outs, ribbons of very small diamonds, and both …



Q&A: Returning their Expensive Blue Nile Stone, and Looking for the Best James Allen Stone for the Same Money. Budget of $6000-$8000.

Hello, As with alot of people, I been quite overwhelmed with info during my engagement ring shopping experience. Your website is a breath of fresh air. The ring I want is https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-162.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am looking at spending 6000-8000 on the stone. I am basically looking for the best bang for my buck. I am quite flexible …


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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