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Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on Princess Cut for $6500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.10

Q&A: Looking for 2nd Opinion on Princess Cut for $6500 Budget

Thanks for having such a great site with lots of information. After reading your article on princess cuts I have found this diamond via James Allen. Link is below: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1543531.asp Just wondering if this would be good value and looking at a budget of $6500 for the loose stone. Any advice or alternatives would be …


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I’m shopping for an engagement ring and came across your site. I know my girlfriend’s favourite is the princess cut and I was originally looking for something in a colour E-F but after reading your bottom line recommendations I’m reconsidering. What do you think about these ones? Am I on the right track? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1533870.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1540047.asp …


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Can you help me identify a few choices of cushion cut diamonds in the same range as the one in this post? https://www.diamonds.pro/2009/11/19/best-cushion-cut-diamond-for-5000-1-22-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-gia-certified/ Cushion Cut 1.10 – 1.40 ct. (Preferably around 6.50mm x 6.00mm or larger) G-H color Eye clean Budget: Around $7k Thank you. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond …




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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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