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Q&A: Searching for a H, VS2, 1.2 Ct. Princess Cut for a Solitaire Setting around $5-7K

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.20

Q&A: Searching for a H, VS2, 1.2 Ct. Princess Cut for a Solitaire Setting around $5-7K

Shopping for a princess cut engagement ring. Approx budget 5-7K. Solitaire setting. H, VS2 preferred. 1.2 ct approx. thanks! What do you charge for your help? … Hi again, I have a couple of princess cuts I’d like you to check out: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.10-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-209322?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.10-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-230748?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-238771?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-228979?a_aid=dmnd1357 On the last one, the price is $6150, it …


Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for $6000 – $7000 Budget

Thanks for the great information on your site. I’m interested in a round 1 carat diamond to be set in a plain solitaire (white gold or platinum) setting. My budget is $6000 – $7000. I’d very much appreciate any recommendations you could provide. Thanks again.  What do you think of these? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-198878?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-240526?a_aid=dmnd1357 It looks …



Q&A: Choosing the Right (Maybe Synthetic?) Round Diamond with $3,000 Budget

If setting in a platinum semi bezel solitaire, round shape diamond, with a budget around $3,000 for a diamond, what color, clarity, cut, size, etc would be best as a modest ring? I am thinking 0.75 to 1.25 carat. Thank you!    Something like this would be my recommendation: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-223846?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-230651?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think?  …




Q&A: Choosing a 1.25 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond for around $6500

I am looking to purchase a diamond for an upcoming engagement and am wondering what you think about the diamonds that I have listed below. I have been looking at diamonds for a while with the girlfriend and have determined that she wants a rectangle cushion cut diamond. I have been looking to see what …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 to 1.5 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for $7-8K Budget

Found your website and thought I would take you up on helping me out! I plan to buy an engagement ring at some point in the near future and think I have narrowed down what I want. I’m looking for a princess cut solitaire on a channel set band (white gold or platinum). I’d like …


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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