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Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond in the $4000 – $4500 Range

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $4,500

Q&A: Choosing a Princess Cut Diamond in the $4000 – $4500 Range

Hello, I was referred to your site by my brother, who used your assistance for his engagement diamond purchase about three years ago. I’m planning to purchase a stone in the next month. I’m looking to purchase a princess cut diamond in the $4000 – $4500 range. My fiance was thrilled with a 0.93 CT stone …


Q&A: Looking for a 0.75 or Higher Carat Diamond for $4,100 Budget

Firstly, thank you for the information on this site, it has been invaluable in teaching me about diamonds. There’s so much choice but I hoped to get your opinion/ recommendation on the following: 1) Max budget for the diamond is £2,700 (approx $4,100) 2) Platinum setting 3) Solitaire style diamond Ideally I was thinking around …


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

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

Hi, i was wondering if you would be kind enough to help me find a good 1ct princess cut diamond for under $4500. The setting we are looking for is a 3stone setting, so i dont know if that will make a difference in the clarity and color of the center stone Thanks James Allen …


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

First off, thank you for putting together such a great website. It’s been a fantastic resource in my search to find the perfect engagement ring. I’ve selected my setting which can be viewed here: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-pave-set-four-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-item-3249?a_aid=dmnd1357 Now I’m ready to chose my diamond but need to know I’m getting the best diamond for my money, so …


Q&A: Diamond for 3 Stone WG Setting

I absolutely love your site and I really want to thank you for taking the time to help some of us clueless guys out! Can I get some advice on purchasing a center diamond for this ring? https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/18k-white-gold-three-stone-princess-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1668?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is roughly $4500 (including the ring itself) so I know I don’t have a whole …


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

Let me start by saying that your website has been an Eye Opener for me in diamond education; can’t thank you enough for this. I was hoping to get some professional advice in choosing diamond for platinum setting from James Allen (SKU: 11119P). I am interested in Round shape, 1.00+ carat range, Ideal cut, and …


Q&A: Exchanging Cloudy Cushion Cut

I purchased a 1.03 VS2 G Cushion Cut diamond from James Allen. When it’s out in the sunlight, half of it looks ‘cloudy’. We are planning to exchange it. Is it possible to have a cushion cut diamond that is not cloudy in the center? Or is that the nature of the cut.? Can you …


Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut for Halo Setting

I’m hoping you can help. I’m inexperienced as far as online diamond buying, but I have a setting and loose diamond I really like from Blue Nile. I’ve done my research on the parameters of princess cut, but after I browsed your site, I’m questioning whether or not I have 1 – selected a quality …


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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