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Q&A: Second Opinion on 0.37 Ct. Princess Cut

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $1,100

Q&A: Second Opinion on 0.37 Ct. Princess Cut

What do you think of this diamond from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.37-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-128430?a_aid=dmnd1357 I will be using just their basic 4 prong comfort ring with it. Thanks for your advice. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. They have …


Q&A: “This Website Has Been a Godsend”

This website has been a godsend in regards to understanding how to choose a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget is around $1300 ($2000 w/setting) for a diamond. I’ve picked out the setting below (She wanted platinum), she has also informed me she is after a princess cut diamond. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-2.5mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7207?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’d really love some …


Q&A: Round or Oval Cut for $1200-1500 Budget

I could use your expertise! My boyfriend told me to pick out a ring and it’s harder than I thought! The total budget is about $1200-$1500 and I really like this halo setting in yellow gold (not sure why it says white): https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-cabled-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9380?a_aid=dmnd1357 This was pretty much the only diamond I could find to stay …


Q&A: Need Help with 1/2 Ct. Princess Cut

I have chosen 3 stones and would like your opinion. I have included the links. All the stones are from JamesAllen. The .45 was an option because of the low price. Thanks for your help. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.45-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-215133?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.49-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-187602?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.51-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-214100?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same …


Q&A: Looking for American-Style Engagement Ring in Austria

Dear Mike, we are from Austria and I have always wanted an American style engagement ring. Now we are in a kind of hurry because we don`t want to let James Allen ship this to Austria because we are not sure if this works. And a friend of mine is staying in the US for …


Q&A: Looking for Small Round Brilliant Cut

I am currently looking for a diamond ring (solitaire) for my proposal to my girlfriend. I don’t have as much budget, around USD 1,500.00/USD2,000.00 including the set up and VAT (I am based in the UK). I would prefer titanium for the set up but if too expensive, it would be 24 ct white gold. …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on Diamond Stud Earrings, Please

First let me thank you for the wealth of information you provide. Your knowledge and experience provides people with the tools necessary to make informed choices with their hard earned money. Thank you for that. On to my question. I just purchased a pair of stones for diamond stud earrings from Jamesallen. I believe these …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut with Limited Budget

Greetings from Asia! I’ve been reading up on your wonderful website and I’m so glad i came across it before taking the plunge on buying an engagement ring. If it’s not too much trouble, could you help me pick out the best bang for buck diamond with a tight budget in the $1100 to $1300 …


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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