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Q&A: Princess Cut Vs. Round Cut

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $12,000

Q&A: Princess Cut Vs. Round Cut

I am hoping you can help me locate the best Princess Cut diamond for this engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/faq/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-0.60ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-engagement-ring-item-789?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is about $15K, which leaves around $12,700 for the diamond (I could go up a bit if necessary, but not sure it would be worth it). I would like the largest eye clean diamond I …


Q&A: Looking for 1.4-1.6 Ct. Round Cut

Hi, I hope you can help me find a great deal for a Round Brilliant diamond for an engagement ring. I’m thinking along the lines of a 1.6-1.7 carat diamond but of course any savings will be more than welcome 🙂 Also, how important is it that the diamond I buy comes with any certification …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.54 Ct. Round Cut

I emailed you guys sometime ago looking for advice on buying a loose diamond, I ended up not buying at that time due to some other more pressing items that came up. I’m back at the table now and have been looking through some of James Allen’s diamonds. I’m looking for a round cut with …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $12K Budget

I’m currently in the Army serving overseas with about 3 months left to come back home where I plan to propose to my girlfriend. I’ve been searching over tons of reviews and online ” build your engagement ring” sites, but its like a sea of information and I’m just trying to pick out the important …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut

Which do you think is the best? My search criteria Shape: Round Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut: Ideal Carat: 1.6-1.8 Lab: GIA, AGS Depth and Table: 57%-63% https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198083?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196297?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196892?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? Any other suggestions? I appreciate the help! Thank you so much for your site! James Allen James Allen is the leader …


Q&A: Looking for Fancy Yellow Diamond

Wanted to know if this was a good deal? http://www.fancydiamonds.net/view_diamonds/14787.htm#.UmhGBhBv9K0#a_aid=y Looks eye clean from the photos and looks like all the other stats are good. 1. 8-12k 2.Platinum 3.Double Halo 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. …


Q&A: Round or Princess Cut for $10-15K Budget

I’ve read a lot of your Q&A responses and blogs and I have really liked your advice and the diamond recommendations that you have made over the years. Thanks for taking the time to read my email. Your help is much appreciated. Here’s my story: My budget is roughly $10-15K with the high end being …


Q&A: In Search of 1.5-1.6 Ct. Round Cut

Thanks for putting this site together, I learned about James Allen through you and I’m really pleased with how they run their site. I’m hoping to put together an engagement ring in the new week or so with a 1.5-1.6 carat diamond. We’ve gone to a few jewelers to look at diamonds and settled on …


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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