Author: Mike Fried

Q&A: Looking for a 1.3 Ct. Round Diamond With a $7k – $8k Budget

Last Updated On: June 22, 2021

I’m looking for a 1.3 carat round diamond. Excellent cut and I+ color. Budget $7-$8k. Here are some beautiful options: Blue Nile LD12122399 Blue Nile LD13086579 Blue Nile LD12884393 Blue Nile LD12059729 These are nice. I am leaning towards the first three on the list. In comparing Blue Nile LD13086579 and Blue Nile LD12884393, there …

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Q&A: Looking for a Natural or Lab-Created Diamond for a Halo Setting With a $28k Budget

Last Updated On: June 22, 2021

I want some advice re buying a three carat ring, here is what I am thinking at the moment: – Budget – approx. $28k – Round shape – Halo setting – Ideal or excellent cut – Clarity – what do you recommend? How low can I go? – Colour – what do you recommend? How …

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Q&A: Looking for a 2 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting With a $10k – $15k Budget

Last Updated On: June 21, 2021

Hi there! Hope you’re well! I wanted to drop you a note to ask for some help if at all possible… I’ve been amazed by the extent of the information available on your website, and as I’m in the market for a round diamond (for an engagement ring!) I wanted to reach out in case …

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Q&A: Looking for an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With a $2k – $3k Budget

Last Updated On: June 20, 2021

Hello, I was wondering if you could help me find an engagement ring. Preferably emerald shape and not as expensive. I don’t understand much when it comes to rings and my budget range is $2,000-3,000. I’d like it look good to the eye. Thank you so much. There are a couple of rules when buying …

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Q&A: Looking for Round Diamond Studs With a $5k – $6.5k Budget

Last Updated On: June 18, 2021

Hello and thanks for your website and all the info! It has been very helpful to me. I would like to purchase 1.5 to 1.6cttw diamond stud earrings. I would like an Ideal cut and optimal depth (59-62.6), table (54-57), & L&W ratio (1.0-1.03). I want these earrings to look white with maximum sparkle. High …

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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Pave Ring With $15,000 Budget

Last Updated On: June 17, 2021

Hi, Firstly, thank you for the incredible depth you provide. This is the first and only time I plan on buying an engagement ring. Given the wealth of information I have taken from you site, I have managed to form a very tight diamond brief: $15k budget Round stone Pave setting Minimum VS1 clarity Minimum …

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Q&A: Help Finding a Lab Created Round Diamond for a Platinum Hidden Halo Setting With $2,000 Total Budget

Last Updated On: June 16, 2021

Hello Diamond Pros. I was looking for help and pricing for an engagement ring. My chief concern is that my budget will not afford the ring my girlfriend likes. For starters she needs platinum because of allergies, wants a round cut stone (doesn’t matter if mined or lab grown), and likes the hidden halo of …

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Q&A: Help Finding 1 TCW. Round Diamond Studs

Last Updated On: June 15, 2021

Hi. I was thinking of upgrading my 1 carat diamond studs which are not great quality. I looked at eBay and the prices of 1 carat studs were astounding. How can a 1 carat F color VS1 sell for under $1,000? The description show they are color enhanced. Sounds too good to be true. We …

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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.