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Q&A: Choosing a 1.75-2.0 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a $11-12k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $12,000

Q&A: Choosing a 1.75-2.0 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a $11-12k Budget

Hi there, after sifting through a dozen or so stones, I’ve realized that my baseline knowledge of diamonds isn’t strong enough for me to comfortably make a solid decision on just one. With that being said, I’m hoping that I could enlist your help? Here are the specs that I’m looking at: Princess cut – …



Q&A: Looking for the Best Diamond for a 14k White Gold Solitaire Setting

 Hi, Thank you so very much for the service you provide here. I am beginning my initial process of looking at stones for an engagement ring. I am trying to find either a cushion brilliant or cushion modified brilliant cut stone that will be clean to the naked eye and hopefully in the 1.5-2.0 caret …



Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 to 2.0 Ct. Diamond for $ 10 to 12k Budget

Hi I need help finding the best diamond for the money. The minimum carat weight is 1.5 and up to 2.0 my budget is 10,000 to 12,000. I have been looking at the james Allen website but it seems overwhelming. I prefer only the GIA certificates. The setting will be platinum with side stones or …


Q&A: Looking for a Good Value on a 1.50 Ct. Round Cut Diamond

My significant other and I are currently looking for engagement rings. We are looking for about 1.5 carats solitaire with a budget of about 10 – 12K. We would like to choose the setting that would make the stone look the largest. We have narrowed it down to: six-prong round brilliant solitary tiffany setting versus …


Q&A: Looking for 1.2 Ct. Round Cut for Solitaire Setting

Firstly, great website. Very informative. I’m hoping you can help me spot a great diamond on the James Allen website. Here are my details: Solitaire Ring – Most likely Platinum but not 100% sold. Could go white gold. Setting is close to the Tiffany’s Solitaire style. So six prongs. Size J as well. 1.20-1.30 Carat …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $10-12K Budget

I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond 1.6-1.7 Ct for a halo and pave setting in white 18K gold setting. My budget for the stone is 10,000-12,000 and I want to ensure that I get a good value as well as a great stone. I’ve been looking at James Allen and came across these 2 …


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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