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Diamond Q&A

By Mike Fried,

Diamond Q&A

In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.

Use the filter below to find Q&As relevant to your diamond search:

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Q&A: Princess on a “Tight Budget”

Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am looking to buy a ring to my soon to be fiancé. I have a tight budget, around $2,000. Is there anything decent I can get in this range. I know I am looking for a solitaire princess cut diamond with a white gold …


Q&A: Eye-clean 1 Carat Diamond – James Allen or Blue Nile?

Q&A: Eye-clean 1 Carat Diamond – James Allen or Blue Nile?

Firstly, thank you for a great website! I’m searching for a 1ct loose diamond for use in an engagement ring. My budget is max USD 8 000. Looking at Blue Nile and James Allen a notice a huge difference in price for a 1.01ct, E, IF, Ideal, GIA. The price at Blue Nile is USD …


Q&A: 1.2 Carat Round Diamond with Complementary Side-Stones

Thanks for taking the time to put all this great information on your website. I have learned a huge amount reading this. I’m hoping to get your opinion. I’m looking to buy a diamond around 1.2carat, round, G, S1 or S2. Budget for the stone is $7000. I came across this S2 and would be …


Q&A: Looking for Loose Diamonds for 3 Stone-Setting, $3K Budget

Q&A: Looking for Loose Diamonds for 3 Stone-Setting, $3K Budget

My goal is the best diamond for the budget parameters. I would like a setting with one larger diamond in the middle and 2 side stones * Shape- Round (? i think?) * Desired Color Range: Best for the budget * Desired Clarity:Best for the budget * Budget up to $3000 This will be my …


Q&A: Round Diamond Solitaire for $4-5K Budget

First off, I would like to say thank you for putting together this website. The information here is awesome and I feel like I have learned a great deal about diamonds, specifically what characteristics are important and which ones add to the price. I am looking for an engagement ring on a $4k budget. I …


Q&A: Advice on Princess Cut Diamond for Small Budget

I stumbled onto your site while painstakingly attempting to begin this new journey brought on by my planned engagement. I have a very small budget of 1000 dollars. i am currently in colombia and plan on buying the diamond in the states and have a courier bring it to me to have the ring set …


Q&A: Need Help Finding 1 Carat Round Diamond on James Allen

First of all thank you for your website. it is very interesting information and easy to understand. I am looking for an engagement ring with a 1 carat diamond. At the beginning i found things around 6~7K USD (ring included) with E/VSI grades but it was with the EGL lab. based on your information i …


Q&A: Searching for Half Carat Diamond for $1100-1300 Budget

I’m sure you get many requests, but I’d really appreciate your opinion! I’m trying to find a half carat diamond for an engagement ring. We don’t have a huge budget, so I’m thinking between $1100~$1300. Most important for us is that it sparkles, so anything we can’t appreciate directly through our eyes isn’t important at …


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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