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Q&A: Looking for 2Ct. Princess Cut for $13K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Carat: 1.70

Q&A: Looking for 2Ct. Princess Cut for $13K Budget

I stumbled upon your site. I have to compliment you on the good information combined with a clean layout. I am looking to spend about $15k on an engagement ring. Therefore, I have allocated about $13k for a loose diamond. I am thinking the best value is to purchase a loose diamond online and have …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5 Ct. Stone for Tiffany Style Ring

My fiance and I are looking for an engagement ring, and after reading your reviews, I have decided not to go with a Tiffany ring. I am searching for a diamond that is about 1.5 carats, a very brilliant, light colored one in E, F, or G with ideal cut. As for clarity, I don’t …


Q&A: Looking for 1.4-2 Ct. Cushion Cut

Looking for a Cushion Cut Color: G (Maybe H) Size: 1.4-2 ct Cut: VG/EX Symm: VG/EX Polish: VG/EX Eye Clean for under $12k but prefer closer to 10k Also, what would be a good range for depth and table % on a cushion cut? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5-2Ct. Round Cut for $12K Budget

Hello. I am in the process of buying an engagement ring to propose to my girlfriend. I am set on buying either a Platinum solitare setting or the Platinum Cathedral Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring from James Allen. I am looking for a round cut diamond. My budget for the diamond is between 10-12k (if …


Q&A: Need Help Finding ~2Ct. Radiant Cut for Halo Pave Setting

Q&A: Need Help Finding ~2Ct. Radiant Cut for Halo Pave Setting

Was recommended to your site from a friend whom you helped purchase a diamond. I was hoping you could lend some advice on a particular diamond on James Allen, and perhaps your overall insight. I am looking to buy a radiant cut (what the GF wants) in a halo setting with pauve diamonds on the …


Q&A: Looking for 1.7 Ct. Round Cut for White Gold Solitaire Setting

I was just about to buy from Blue Nile when I saw your article. I am looking for a 6 prong solitaire ring with 1.7 carat, round diamond. Looking at around at 10K mark. Any suggestions would be great. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the …


Q&A: Looking for 1.5Ct+ Round Cut for $15K Total Budget

I am looking for an engagement ring on James Allen thats no less than 1.50 ct, preferably in the 1.70 ct range. The maximum I’m looking to spend is $15k everything included (I live in Canada so I expect to pay around $1500 duty). Below is a link for one that I like and was …


Q&A: “Your website is insanely helpful…”

Q&A: “Your website is insanely helpful…”

I am in the market for an engagement ring and really know nothing. Your website is insanely helpful and led to try contacting you. I’m not 100% on what I want but near positive that i’m in the market for a simple solitaire on platinum or white gold. I really don’t know how much setting …


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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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