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Q&A: Looking for Best Princess Cut for $7500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Color: E

Q&A: Looking for Best Princess Cut for $7500 Budget

Hi, The Diamond Pro Team, Thanks so much for the work you put into the site. I’ve learned so much since coming here, and it’s really caused me to slow down and look deeper at my purchase. I especially appreciate the pages on specific cuts. After reading through all of that, however, I still feel …


Q&A: Looking for Asscher Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

I am looking for an Asscher Cut diamond for a solitaire engagement setting, most likely a simple, elegant 2mm platinum mount. I would like to be in $10k-$14k range for the stone and be out the door for less than $15k with the setting. I have spent a lot of time doing research but was …


Q&A: Looking for Biggest Emerald Cut Possible for $2500 Budget

Hi i am hoping you can help me to find the right diamond for my engagement ring. I would like an emerald cut, and for me size is important im hoping for around 1ct or bigger. the budget is 5000. i live in australia, and after meeting with jewelers here i have been told i …


Q&A: Looking for 1 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond in England

Thank you for providing such an informative website. I am in the process of looking for an engagement ring and the information provided is invaluable. Having considered several bricks and mortar stores I am inclined to order online due to the price savings. I am in England therefore James Allen is difficult for me in …


Q&A: “This site is a revelation…and I applaud you for it.”

I want to start off by saying that this site is a revelation. Finding an unbiased opinion, backed by experience and a great deal of industry knowledge is priceless. It is evident that you enjoy your work, and I applaud you for it. I am looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend of 8 …



Q&A: Need Help in this “Mind-Boggling” Search for a Diamond!

I’m currently looking for an engagement ring. I have religiously gone through your Diamond Education section as well as some of the previous posts on the website. Seeing the advice that you have given to many, I went to JamesAllen website and searched for the perfect. Oh my, it was so mind boggling! I would …


Q&A: It’s a “Steal”!

I’m considering buying small diamond for my gem collection and am educating myself is this process. I can’t fathom the real reason for the price difference between these two stones. Stone 1: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1447436.asp Stone 2: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VVS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1457187.asp Stone 1 has better grade and color. Both have an excellent cut. Yes, Stone 1 is 1 point smaller …


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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