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Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Ring

By Mike Fried,

Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Choosing a Round Brilliant for a Platinum Ring

Hello, I have read nearly all of your articles about diamonds, and loved them. Thank you for all the info and help! I was wondering if you could check out these diamonds that I am looking at. I am looking for below 1 carat (she has tiny fingers) so I am trying to prioritize cut, …


Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Setting

I have a question regarding a couple diamonds from James Allen. First off, is this diamond eye clean? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.60-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3025851?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks so much! No, it’s not eye-clean. The feather is right in the middle of the table and will be visible. But more importantly, I wouldn’t recommend that diamond because it’s IGI certified. It’s not a …



Q&A: Looking for a 5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $110k Budget

This is all overwhelming. Looking for what everyone is…..biggest stone (5 carat or larger) best color D-G if it’s colorless) at the best price……budget of $110,000. What shape diamond are you looking for? I’m looking for an emerald cut or an elongated radiant. Preference is probably the emerald cut. Thanks for the additional info. Look …



Q&A: Help Finding an Emerald Cut Diamond Within a $5,000 – 10,000 Budget

I am looking to purchase a 1.4-1.5 carat emerald cut diamond between G-I, minimum of VS2, and wanted to know if there is a significant visual size difference in from 1.4-1.5 carats? The setting will be a cathedral with either pave or solitaire. Thank you for your help. Your website has been extremely informative with …




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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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