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Q&A: Looking for 1Ct. Princess Cut for $4500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,500

Q&A: Looking for 1Ct. Princess Cut for $4500 Budget

I am looking to buy a 1ct (or about) princess cut stone in 4000 range +/- couple hundred. Looking to set it in a simple solitaire setting. Is this an OK choice? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1534614.asp James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with …


Q&A: “I Feel Lost in a World of Sparkles”

Love your Blog,I’m ready to take the plunge with my GF and i am looking for a diamond ring.I live in Australia but plan on proposing when we visit America early 2013. I have read everything on your site and other places and i have reached the stage of reading so much i am back …


Q&A: Second Opinion on Round Diamond, Please

Hello, I have used your website to help me pick out a brilliant cut round diamond. I found the below on James Allen and am waiting for it to come in. I wanted to get your opinion bc it seems like a really good price ($4580) for the size etc. It is definitely due to …


Q&A: Are these Round Diamonds Included?

You said it was kosher to email you about whether a diamond inclusion would be clear to the eye, so I have one: Wondering if this one will look alright: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1494417.asp or if the following is a better option: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1505069.asp And if you have any tips on finding something even better that I don’t know …


Q&A: Need Help Buying a Round Diamond in the UK

What a fantastic website you’ve put together. Thanks for all you’re doing for us! I’m looking for a diamond solitaire pendant and found this website http://www.77diamonds.com/ which seems to have some nice ones on offer. They are based in the UK (like myself). Have you heard of them? Do you know if they are trustworthy? …



Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond in England

Thank you for providing such an informative website. I am in the process of looking for an engagement ring and the information provided is invaluable. Having considered several bricks and mortar stores I am inclined to order online due to the price savings. I am in England therefore James Allen is difficult for me in …


Q&A: “This site is a revelation…and I applaud you for it.”

I want to start off by saying that this site is a revelation. Finding an unbiased opinion, backed by experience and a great deal of industry knowledge is priceless. It is evident that you enjoy your work, and I applaud you for it. I am looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend of 8 …


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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