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Q&A: Princess or Round for Platinum Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $13,000

Q&A: Princess or Round for Platinum Solitaire Setting

I am interested in purchasing a solitaire diamond for an engagement ring. I have spent quite a bit of time reviewing the information on your website and find it extremely informative, but as I started looking at various stones realized I desperately needed some professional guidance. I’m interested in round or princess shape diamond–she would …


Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Cushion Cut

Thanks for your great website. I want to buy a 2 carat engagment ring for my partner. I want to get a cushion stone, that will be on a white gold or platinum setting. I would like to start with just buying the diamond. Could you help me find some stones that I can purchase …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for $12500 Budget

Stumbled across your site trying to learn more about diamonds. It’s been a tremendous help, so thanks for your service. I’d like to ask for your help with finding a diamond online within or under my budget – $12,500ish. Preference is for a princess cut. Would prefer a lack of color to the naked eye, …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for $15K Budget

Hi Mike, this site has been incredibly useful for my engagement ring search, and I will be recommending it to all my friends!! I’m looking at James Allen’s True Hearts collection, round brilliant cut, G color, and VS1 clarity. Budget is $15K maximum. Two questions please, and thank you in advance! 1.https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-194649?a_aid=dmnd1357 is only $50 more …


Q&A: “This may be the winner however I’d like your advice…”

Looking for an engagement ring for my lady. I think this may be the winner however I’d like your advice. It looks super clean for a SI1 and also seems to have great percentages. It seems to be at a great price too. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.71-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-179807?a_aid=dmnd1357 Also like this one below, however 1.7 sounds better than 1.5 …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $13K Budget

Firstly, great job on the website and congratulation on helping so many men choose the right diamond for their partner. I have to also agree with you on an article I read about ‘7 reasons not to buy a diamond ring‘… However society and family has got the better of me and now I’m in …


Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 1.7 Ct. Round-cut

I just purchased this diamond from James Allen: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-183558 I was wondering if you could give me your honest review on this. I am putting it into a solitaire setting most likely in white gold of platinum. I am wondering if the brilliance will be what I want it to be. I found your website very …


Q&A: Looking for 2Ct. Princess Cut for $13K Budget

I stumbled upon your site. I have to compliment you on the good information combined with a clean layout. I am looking to spend about $15k on an engagement ring. Therefore, I have allocated about $13k for a loose diamond. I am thinking the best value is to purchase a loose diamond online and have …


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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