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Q&A: In Search of Princess Cut Diamond for $3-5K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: SI1

Q&A: In Search of Princess Cut Diamond for $3-5K Budget

Hi, I’m just starting to research buying an engagement ring and I came across your site (and james allen as well). Your advice would be really appreciated. I’d like a princess cut diamond in a tension setting. The one I like on the James Allen site has 2 corners of the diamond free. Is this …


Q&A: Searching for Simple yet Classy Round Cut Diamond

I’m glad I stumbled upon your site. I was hoping you could help me pick out a proper diamond. I like this setting the best of all. https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-matching-bands/Platinum-Thin-Cross-Prong-Diamond-Wedding-Set.html Before I even found the setting above I did not know if I wanted a Round Cut or a Princess Cut. I’m looking to spend between to …


Q&A: In Search of Round Half Carat Diamond for $1500 Budget

I love your site! I’m looking for a diamond for an engagement ring. Here are my parameters: At least 0.5 carat At most $1,500 for the diamond Round shaped I’m going with either white gold or platinum setting I like the color to be colorless to the eye Ideal cut Also I don’t want any …


Q&A: K Color & Round Versus Princess Cut Diamond

Do you charge for advice or only for actually going to select the diamonds in person? If there’s no charge for advice on the Internet, I have a couple of questions for you and would really appreciate your help. I’ve been using James Allen to look for diamonds now for a few months and am …


Q&A: Looking for Round Solitaire Diamond for $5000 Budget

Q&A: Looking for Round Solitaire Diamond for $5000 Budget

I am currently looking at this stone https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1306904.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m not sure if the hearts and arrows cut is worth it when compared to other ideal cut stones. I am also a little worried about the J color. I want a white gold or platinum setting and am worried that the J color rating will be …


Q&A: Seeking Diamond Solitaire Pendant for Necklace

I love your informative site! It has helped already. I’m hoping my request is easier than most. I’m looking for a .5-.75 ct diamond solitaire pendant necklace. Preferably: -best diamond for the budget -round stone, though I’m flexible depending on your suggestion about what cut shines best on a necklace -color I or J at …


Q&A: Looking for Square Radiant with Sparkle

I am looking at having a custom engagement ring and wedding band made but am still chewing on the best center diamond for the engagement ring. The diamond style of choice is radiant but as you have so aptly pointed out on your website, there is no ”official” grading system that is consistent for all …


Q&A: Pursuing the Perfect Princess Cut Diamond

Hello, I’ve spent a fair amount of time reading your site and I want to say thank you for the abundance of honest information you’ve made available. I always do as much online research as I can before making a significant purchase of any kind and it is particularly frustrating how diverse the information is …


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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