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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $2,000

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Love the website! I wrote a paper in college about the diamond industry, De Beers, the initial marketing of diamonds, etc. So understandably I want to make sure I do my research, and get the best bang for the buck. I’d like to get your expert help in picking a diamond. I’ve settled on a …


Q&A: Looking for Best Princess Cut for $2000

I’ve been reading your site for over a year, finally decided to get engaged. I am looking for a princess cut and my budget is $3500, would like at least a 1 carat. Here is what I found so far based on what I read from your site: (biggest one, but worried about color, flor, …



Q&A: Looking for the best D, E, F Color Princess Cut Diamond for $2000. Makes In-Person Appointment at James Allen’s Head Office.

Best diamond for fixed budget. Princess D, E, F VS1 or better $2500 (stone only) She wants a square princess. 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 the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and …


Q&A: Best $2000 Princess Cut and How to Avoid Sales Tax

Hi Ira, I’ve been looking at your site for many months now so first of all I’d like to thank you for explaining what to look for in a diamond in such a clear yet thorough way. I appreciate that you must be a very busy man but 2 minutes of your time would be …


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Q&A: Largest Eye-Clean Round Brilliant Diamond for $1800

Hi Ira, I’m planning to propose in a week and I need your help to find the largest eye clear round cut diamond for $1800 or less. I’ve looked at a few on jamesallen.com but haven’t been able to determine if they are eye clear from the virtual loop images. Your recommendations would be greatly appreciated. …


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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