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Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut 1-1.2 Cts.

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,500

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut 1-1.2 Cts.

I am looking to purchase a loose princess cut diamond between 1-1.2 carats. My budget is 4,000-5,000. Could you suggest a a diamond with the most bang for my buck? I also have a couple designer style settings in mind. Do you recommend a place that could replicate a style I am looking for? Thanks …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Princess Cut in the UK

We are currently looking at a 1.02 carat g vs2 princess cut diamond with 82% table, which a jeweller friend has recommended, but as we don’t know if this is good or not, are unsure whether to purchase. Can you advise what we should be asking to determine if this is a good deal for …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Pt Sidestone Setting

I’ve had great pleasure in getting your insights into what to look for when buying diamonds but have a few questions. If I have a budget of £4500 and would like a round billiant diamond. Ideally I would like something with atleast 1 carrot of weight what diamonds or websites could you reccomend? I cam …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Three Stone Setting

Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Three Stone Setting

I am shopping for a ring for my girlfriend of 5 years. I visit your site often and have gotten most of my information from here and have really learned a lot from reading your site. I have a budget of 5000 but might be able to go a bit higher, it would just take …


Q&A: Looking for Cushion, Radiant, or Asscher Cut

I am struggling so bad with the diamond i want to buy. 1: I want a 1 carat color H clarity VS2 or VS1 shape CUSHION; RADIANT ( if its radiant i wanted square) OR ASHER whatever you recommend . 2: Can i really trust James Allen if they say comes with the GIA report …


Q&A: Looking for Best Round Cut for Intricate Setting

I really appreciate your website. The education and general flow of information has put me at ease that there is someone out there actually trying to help people like myself make informed decisions and better buyers. It actually stopped me from walking into the nearest overpriced jeweler and paying an exorbitant price for something we …


Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for $4-5K Budget

Hi, i have read through your site and found it to be very helpful. I was wondering if you could send me some diamonds in my budget. I think i have found the setting i want from jamesallen. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-double-claw-prong-surprise-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1428?a_aid=dmnd1357?a_aid=dmnd1357 With that being $800, it gives me about another $4,000 – 5,000 to spend on the …


Q&A: Looking for 0.9 Ct. Round Brilliant

Hi. Great website. I am looking at 0.9 carat round diamonds in the 4500-5000 range and was between two on JamesAllen. Would you mind comparing them, and/or offering a suggestion on a better stone I may have overlooked? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-179693?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-194830?a_aid=dmnd1357 Setting would probably be this: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-and-twisted-shank-solitaire-item-17462?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in …


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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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