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Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for $5,000 to $7,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Budget: $7,500

Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for $5,000 to $7,500 Budget

Budget-$5,000 to $7,500 Setting color-white gold or platinum Style- solitaire princess cut Thanks for your assistance!  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 fantastic prices. They also …


Q&A: Hunting for 1.05 – 1.15 Carat with Excellent Cut

Q&A: Hunting for 1.05 – 1.15 Carat with Excellent Cut

 I am looking for a nice diamond G VS2 between 1.05 – 1.15 karat with excellent cut, polish and proportions with a better price. I looked at JA because they post actual pictures of the diamonds. Any help would be greatly appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging …


Q&A: Best Round Cut for Halo Setting

Hello there. I am very impressed with your web site and it is honestly the only tool I am going to use in deciding what truly I want to buy. I need help though in choosing a perfect diamond. My budget is kind of big. I would prefer to spend somewhere between 7 and 8 …


Q&A: 2nd Opinion on 1.1 Ct. Princess Cut

I am so happy I found your site and have been pouring over your articles to learn more about maximizing my dollar in purchasing a ring for my soon to be fiance. Thank you so much for putting your knowledge out there to help us make informed decisions when purchasing diamonds/rings! I am searching for …


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: Looking for at Least 1.25 Cts. Round Cut

Hi there. I’m seeking your help in finding the best value for an ideal or excellent cut, eye clean, H color round diamond. My budget is around $ 7000 or slightly above. I plan to have it set on an antique style pave cathedral setting (of which I have not yet chosen) and desire something …


Q&A: Help for us “Diamond Rookies”

I had emailed you about one month and was asking you about buying a diamond on James Allen. I would really appreciate your help and assistance regarding my diamond ring purchase. My wife to be loves this ring;https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-18k-white-gold-2.0mm-art-nouveau-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9023?a_aid=dmnd1357 She would like a stone from James Allen, can I please ask for a couple of minutes of …


Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

Q&A: $7-8K Budget for Tension Setting

Hello- I’m looking to purchase a diamond for a platinum engagement setting. The ring is a “tension” style on the James Allen site, sku 11016P. I’m looking for a round stone over 1 carat, ideal cut, eye-clean, and probably an H color. My budget for the stone is around 7 to 8K US, but could …


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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